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A woman recently was contacted via Facebook Messenger to benefit from a “federal workers’ compensation program”. No such program exists. The full story is on tn.gov/workerscomp under News & Announcements

Revisions to our Claims Handling Standards go into effect today. Insurance entities who take care of TN workers' comp claims should give them a read. 📄👀 https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules_filings/05-07-18.pdf

Special thanks to the #nashvilleschooloflaw for allowing the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board to hear two oral arguments in your courtroom.

Dr. Iglesias spoke at our annual educational conference about how even our words can make a difference on the perception of recovery.

Exchanging smiles and toppings at our ice cream social today. First, we said "you're the cherry on top" but you're so much more. #WeAppreciateTeamTN

Yesterday, we opened our doors in Nashville to hear comments and suggestions regarding rules and procedures in the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims. Approximately two dozen attorneys offered their frank comments and suggestions. The session helped us become more aware of the process from the practitioner’s perspective. We took detailed notes and will discuss the ideas among the entire court and the Bureau’s leadership. Thanks to everyone for attending and sharing.

If one of your co-workers comes in “higher than the Empire State”, they are way more likely to cause a workplace injury. #drugs Your workplace can set up a TN Drug-Free Program; we can help.

Introducing TNComp for Court E-Filing. We've improved the way workers' compensation court cases are filed online. More details are on our Facebook page.

This year’s conference will focus heavily on medical and legal causation in workers’ compensation claims and will be a one-day event at the Music City Sheraton, Nashville on Saturday, March 24, 2018. 8.75 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) will be available. Applications are pending for a similar number of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. Contact Jay.Blaisdell@tn.gov with any questions or registration needs.

Shout out to one of our mediators, Heather Inman! Keep up the great work!

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