Question 1

An approach to medical treatment that focuses on proven data collection, peer review, and scientific analysis:_________ .

Accepted Answer

evidence-based medicine

Question 2

Explain the initiatives used by employers to reduce the total number of workers' compensation injury claims per year.

Accepted Answer

Employers have instituted a wide range of initiatives designed to decrease potential workers' compensation claims.These initiatives include preemploy- ment screening to avoid hiring someone who might be prone to specific injuries, to enhance documentation through the use of "near miss" reports, and additional safety training to help avoid on-the-job injuries.

Question 3

Evidence-based medicine has already made big advances in medical treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Most doctors are never trained in how to arrive at a disability rating in a workers' compensation case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why did the workers' compensation judge determine that chiropractic treatment in this case was necessary and related to the work injury received by the employee?

Accepted Answer

The judge ruled that the claim

Question 6

All states have increased their fraud detection practices in workers' compensation cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List and explain various proposals to change the workers' compensation system.

Accepted Answer

There have been numerous proposals to ch

Question 8

What can be said about the training that physicians receive in assessing disability ratings in workers' compensation cases?

Accepted Answer

A) Physicians receive extensive training in disability ratings. 
B) Physicians receive some training in disability ratings. 
C) Physicians receive virtually no training in disability ratings. 
D) Physicians are not authorized to give disability ratings. 
A) Physicians receive extensive training in disability ratings. 
B) Physicians receive some training in disability ratings. 
C) Physicians receive virtually no training in disability ratings. 
D) Physicians are not authorized to give disability ratings.

Question 9

A term for law offices that take on questionable cases at best and outright fraudulent cases at worst, all with an eye toward moving as many cases toward settlement as possible and thus increasing the fees paid to the law office:________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A term for law offices that take...

Question 10

Explain the various initiatives to investigate fraudulent practices by employers, employees, and medical providers.
Accompany Test Bank for Workers' Compensation Law

Accepted Answer

All of the following are examples of ill

Question 11

An approach to medical treatment that focuses on proven data collec- tion, peer review, and scientific analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) Scientific analysis 
B) Regressive studies 
C) Point of purchase analysis 
D) Evidence-based medicine 
A) Scientific analysis 
B) Regressive studies 
C) Point of purchase analysis 
D) Evidence-based medicine

Question 12

Does your state's Workers' Compensation Board have medical utilization as part of its claims process?

Accepted Answer

This answer will var

Question 13

Each of the following is a proposal to change the workers' compensation except one.Identify the proposal that has not become part of the national discussion on workers' compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) Establish fee schedules for all medical services 
B) Evidence-based medicine 
C) Train physicians in disability ratings 
D) Remove significant numbers of workers from the system 
A) Establish fee schedules for all medical services 
B) Evidence-based medicine 
C) Train physicians in disability ratings 
D) Remove significant numbers of workers from the system

Question 14

What is the purpose of a preemployment screening, and how can it reduce workers' compensation claims.

Accepted Answer

Preemployment screening is designed to e

Question 15

A determination by a medical provider of the percentage of an injured worker's temporary or permanent impairment due to a work-related injury or illness:_____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A determination by a medical provider of...

Question 16

The amount that medical costs have increased in workers' compensation cases between 1997 and 2002.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 100 percent 
D) 125 percent 
A) 25 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 100 percent 
D) 125 percent

Question 17

Studies have shown that workers with higher incomes generally receive poorer medical care than workers with lower incomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What did the petitioner argue about the utilization review and how it should be limited?

Accepted Answer

The petitioner argued that the utilizati

Question 19

These are reports that detail an accident that almost occurred, but did not.

Accepted Answer

A) Almost reports 
B) Variance reports 
C) Near miss reports 
D) All of the above 
A) Almost reports 
B) Variance reports 
C) Near miss reports 
D) All of the above

Question 20

What have studies shown about the kind of care received by high-income workers when compared to low-income workers?

Accepted Answer

A) That high income workers receive better care. 
B) That high-income workers receive worse care. 
C) That high-income and-low income workers receive the same care. 
D) No such studies have been conducted. 
A) That high income workers receive better care. 
B) That high-income workers receive worse care. 
C) That high-income and-low income workers receive the same care. 
D) No such studies have been conducted.

An approach to medical treatment that focuses on proven data collection, peer review, and scientific analysis:_________ .

Explain the initiatives used by employers to reduce the total number of workers' compensation injury claims per year.

Evidence-based medicine has already made big advances in medical treatment.

Most doctors are never trained in how to arrive at a disability rating in a workers' compensation case.

Why did the workers' compensation judge determine that chiropractic treatment in this case was necessary and related to the work injury received by the employee?

All states have increased their fraud detection practices in workers' compensation cases.

List and explain various proposals to change the workers' compensation system.

What can be said about the training that physicians receive in assessing disability ratings in workers' compensation cases?

A term for law offices that take on questionable cases at best and outright fraudulent cases at worst, all with an eye toward moving as many cases toward settlement as possible and thus increasing the fees paid to the law office:________.

Explain the various initiatives to investigate fraudulent practices by employers, employees, and medical providers. Accompany Test Bank for Workers' Compensation Law

An approach to medical treatment that focuses on proven data collec- tion, peer review, and scientific analysis.

Does your state's Workers' Compensation Board have medical utilization as part of its claims process?

Each of the following is a proposal to change the workers' compensation except one.Identify the proposal that has not become part of the national discussion on workers' compensation.

What is the purpose of a preemployment screening, and how can it reduce workers' compensation claims.

A determination by a medical provider of the percentage of an injured worker's temporary or permanent impairment due to a work-related injury or illness:_____________.

The amount that medical costs have increased in workers' compensation cases between 1997 and 2002.

Studies have shown that workers with higher incomes generally receive poorer medical care than workers with lower incomes.

What did the petitioner argue about the utilization review and how it should be limited?

These are reports that detail an accident that almost occurred, but did not.

What have studies shown about the kind of care received by high-income workers when compared to low-income workers?

Introduction to Workers Compensation

Compensation and Tort Law in Workers Compensation

Employers and Employees Under Workers Compensation

Injuries Under Workers Compensation

Benefits Under Workers Compensation

The Workers Compensation System

Workers Compensation Insurance

Appealing a Workers Compensation Award

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Exam 9: Medical Utilization Issues in Workers Compensation

An approach to medical treatment that focuses on proven data collection, peer review, and scientific analysis:_________ .

Explain the initiatives used by employers to reduce the total number of workers' compensation injury claims per year.

Evidence-based medicine has already made big advances in medical treatment.

Most doctors are never trained in how to arrive at a disability rating in a workers' compensation case.

Why did the workers' compensation judge determine that chiropractic treatment in this case was necessary and related to the work injury received by the employee?

All states have increased their fraud detection practices in workers' compensation cases.

List and explain various proposals to change the workers' compensation system.

What can be said about the training that physicians receive in assessing disability ratings in workers' compensation cases?

A term for law offices that take on questionable cases at best and outright fraudulent cases at worst, all with an eye toward moving as many cases toward settlement as possible and thus increasing the fees paid to the law office:________.

Explain the various initiatives to investigate fraudulent practices by employers, employees, and medical providers. Accompany Test Bank for Workers' Compensation Law

An approach to medical treatment that focuses on proven data collec- tion, peer review, and scientific analysis.

Does your state's Workers' Compensation Board have medical utilization as part of its claims process?

Each of the following is a proposal to change the workers' compensation except one.Identify the proposal that has not become part of the national discussion on workers' compensation.

What is the purpose of a preemployment screening, and how can it reduce workers' compensation claims.

A determination by a medical provider of the percentage of an injured worker's temporary or permanent impairment due to a work-related injury or illness:_____________.

The amount that medical costs have increased in workers' compensation cases between 1997 and 2002.

Studies have shown that workers with higher incomes generally receive poorer medical care than workers with lower incomes.

What did the petitioner argue about the utilization review and how it should be limited?

These are reports that detail an accident that almost occurred, but did not.

What have studies shown about the kind of care received by high-income workers when compared to low-income workers?

Introduction to Workers Compensation

Compensation and Tort Law in Workers Compensation

Employers and Employees Under Workers Compensation

Injuries Under Workers Compensation

Benefits Under Workers Compensation

The Workers Compensation System

Workers Compensation Insurance

Appealing a Workers Compensation Award

Filters