Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the
Workers' Compensation Defense Blog
The Workers' Compensation Defense Blog, published by Reinisch Wilson Weier PC, focuses on legal developments and practical guidance related to workers' compensation defense. It covers topics such as legislative changes affecting employer duties, case law clarifying compensability standards for pre-existing conditions, employer obligations in claim administration, and procedural updates impacting communication with medical providers. The blog analyzes recent court decisions and regulatory updates that influence claim handling, penalties for non-compliance, and strategies for managing claims involving complex medical and legal issues. It serves as a resource for employers, insurers, and legal professionals involved in workers' compensation defense, particularly in Washington and Oregon jurisdictions.
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Significant Washington Board decisions refresher: Proper and necessary medical treatment
Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the…
Aiding recent refugees
The crisis in Afghanistan beginning in the summer of 2021 resulted in a large number of refugees seeking asylum in safe countries. Refugees began coming to Portland and other cities in October, arriving with next to nothing. During the month…
Significant Washington Board decisions refresher: Reopenings
Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the…
Significant Washington Board Decisions Refresher: Occupational Disease
Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the…
The Firm is recognized as a 2021 Top Workplace
For the second time in four years, Reinisch Wilson Weier PC has been named a Top Workplace in 2021 by the Oregonian/Oregon Live. The Top Workplaces awards recognize organizations for their commitment to workplace excellence. The Firm is one of…
Significant Washington Board Decisions Refresher: Industrial Injury
Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the…
New Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Report released
Rising Medical Solutions has released its eighth Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study Report. Since 2013, The Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study has surveyed more than 2,100 claims leaders on their top operational priorities, challenges and opportunities, as well as their strategies for…
Avoid improper mental health disclosures, avoid penalties in Washington
A recent change in Washington law aimed at protecting mental health records provides for the imposition of stiff penalties on employers that run afoul of confidentiality safeguards. Washington has long required that workers’ compensation claim files and records be kept…
HR Leadership Award: Sarah Badawi
The Firm’s Administrator of Human Resources Sarah Badawi is the recipient of the Portland Business Journal 2021 HR Leadership Award. “Sarah demonstrates a deep compassion for our firm family,” said Christy Doornink, Firm President. “I know that Sarah and her…