Workers' comp fraud and malingering continues to cost billions of dollars
each year. Thorough investigations are your best defense against the extremely
high costs of workers' comp fraud and exaggerated claims. This webinar program
will provide you with insight into the key sources of fraud within the workers'
comp system as well as the very latest techniques for conducting investigations
that will prevent fraudulent claims and stop employees from obtaining
unwarranted benefits.
The following topics will be addressed:
- Identifying the red flags that will alert you to workers' comp fraud
schemes: Which cases require you to conduct an investigation
- Discover the very latest techniques for conducting airtight investigations
that will determine whether fraud actually exists and stop employees from
obtaining unwarranted benefits
- Critical strategies for interviewing witnesses and obtaining statements to
ensure that you uncover the facts
- Determining whether to utilize the services of an outside investigator
- Taking advantage of the latest technological advances in employee
surveillance techniques
- Ensuring that you do not violate your employees' rights to privacy when
conducting investigations of workers' comp claims
- Using independent medical examinations and peer review doctors to
determine the extent of the injury and disability issues
- Understanding what remedies are available if your investigation reveals
fraud
- Preventing malingering by training managers to implement and monitor
effective return-to-work programs while staying in compliance with ADA and
FMLA
Moderator:
Elliot Morris, Esq.
Workers' Comp Fund