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| 2008 |
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July
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-Nonsubscribers Failing to File Reports Face Penalties
-DWC Nonsubscriber Forms
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June
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-Deductions from Wages for Uniforms and Other Items
-FLSA Minimum Wage poster
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May
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-OSHA Say Employers Must Pay For Personal Protective Equipment
-How to Use THF Medical Bill Review Services
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April
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-Basics of Case Management
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March
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-TDI Adopts New Work Injury Fee Schedules
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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February
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-TXANS 2008 Nonsubscriber Conference & Exhibition
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January
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-Even More Savings for our Customers in 2007
-We Want to Hear from You: THF Annual Customer Survey
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| 2007 |
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December
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-We at THF wish you a very Merry Holiday Season
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November
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-Taking Care of Our Customers is THF's Highest Priority
-What THF's Customers Say
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October
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-THF is honored to service Your Nonsubscription Needs
-Managed Healthcare flowchart
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September
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-What's all that information on THF's Explanation of Review?
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August
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-Collaborative Law: the New Way of Resolving Disputes
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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July
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-Governor Perry Signs House Bill 1 into New Law
-Nonsubscriber Filing Forms Required by the Texas Department of Insurance
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June
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-TXANS prevails in 80th regular session of Texas legislature
-THF contribution allowed TXANS more time to monitor, participate in and testify at legislative hearings
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May
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-Nonsubscriber Filing Forms Required by the Texas Department of Insurance
-Quality Nonsubscriber Programs Benefit Everyone
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April
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-Legislation Filed to Affect Nonsubscribers
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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March
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TXANS 2007 Nonsubscriber Conference & Exhibition
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February
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-Editorial: It's just a tax cut for the rich
-Government laws and regulations vs. free enterprise solutions
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January
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-Even More Savings for our Customers in 2006
-We Want to Hear from You: THF Annual Customer Survey
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THF Annual Customer Survey
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| 2006 |
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December
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-We at THF wish you a very Merry Holiday Season
-Nonsubscriber support for TXANS during the upcoming legislative session
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November
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-Not All Ideas are Equal: Valuable Lessons for Texas Nonsubscribers
-Sample Employee Suggestion Survey
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October
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-THF is honored to service Your Nonsubscription Needs
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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September
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-What you can find when you go to
www.texashealthcarefoundation.com
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August
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-Commitment & Communication = Success
-THF's Claims Management Flowchart
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July
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-OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
-THF's Employee Statement of Injury
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June
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-You are invited to THF's office
-Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment
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May
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-New Nonsubscriber Filing Forms
-THF Processed Its 1,000,000 Medical Bill
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April
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-TXANS 2006 Nonsubscriber Conference a Great Success
-THF Medical Bill Review Program
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March
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-TXANS 2006 Nonsubscriber Conference
-THF is a proud sponsor
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February
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-Remember to Call THF ASAP
-More THF Cooperative Medical Providers
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January
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-Even more savings for our Customers
-THF wants to hear from you
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| 2005 |
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December
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- THF Holiday Greetings
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November
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- Mind Your TPA's Business for Better Results
- Cooperative Medical Providers
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October
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- The Seven Principles of Highly Effective Safety Programs
- Cooperative Medical Providers
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September
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- Medical Case Management - What is It and When is It Needed?
- Cooperative Medical Providers
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August
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- How Can THF Help When An Injured Employee Needs A Medical Appointment?
- Prescription Drug Card Pilot Program
- Cooperative Medical Providers
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July
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- What you will find on THF's website
- A sample Claims Management screen
- A sample Medical Bill Review screen
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June
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- 2005 Workers’ Compensation Reform has Little Impact on Nonsubscribers
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May
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- Be a Part of the Legislative Process
- THF's letter to Governor Perry
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April
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- Nonsubscription in the 79th Texas Legislative Session
- Cooperative Medical Providers
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March
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- TXANS 2005 Nonsubscriber Conference & Exhibition information
- TXANS Conference Registration
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February
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- Texas Healthcare Foundation Customers Speak
- TXANS Conference Registration
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January
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-Recap of THF 2004 activities
-Annual Customer Survey
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January
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- Texas Healthcare Foundation Annual Customer Survey
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| 2004 |
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December
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-2005 Texas Legislative Session
-THF financially supports TXANS
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November
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-Functional Capacity Exam ("FCE")
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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October
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-Sunset Commission recommends dismantling TWCC
-THF is proud to support free enterprise
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September
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-Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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September
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-full text of Dr. Drazner's article on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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August
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-Return to Work Myths
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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July
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-Hospital Charges for Implantables
-SOAH's Decision on Implantables
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June
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-THF services review
-THF flowchart
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May
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-TXANS' 2004 Nonsubscriber Conference review
-THF website link to MapQuest
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March
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-TXANS' 2004 Nonsubscriber Conference
-THF website review
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February
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-Help with scheduling medical appointments
-Help with finding an appropriate provider
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January
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-Recap of THF 2003 activities
-Annual Customer Survey
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| 2003 |
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December
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-Acute Injury vs. Degenerative Disease
-THF's availability during the holidays
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November
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-What you can find at texashealthcarefoundation.com
-How to view an EOB or claim on the website
-How to find forms and links on the website
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October
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-Identifying pre-existing and degenerative disease
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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September
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-Website access to Cooperative Medical Provider Directory
-Cooperative Medical Providers
-TXANS speaker on 'tort reform'
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August
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-Updated TWCC Form 7 for filing
-2003 TWCC Fee Guidelines effective August 1
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July
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-Recap of 78th Legislature Nonsubscriber Legislation
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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June
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-Key Components of a Successful Program
-Benefits of THF Claims Management
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May
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-Know so much about Nonsubscription
-Cooperative Medical Providers
-Medical Providers no longer cooperative
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April
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-TXANS Annual Conference a Great Success
-Requesting information on surgery bills increases savings
-How to Use the Texas Healthcare Foundation Program
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March
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-Bill would limit Nonsubscriber Negligence Liability
-TXANS Annual Conference Friday, March 21, 2003 in Austin
-Keep responsible Nonsubscription elective in Texas! Sample Letter to Texas legislators
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February
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-A Representative of Presbyterian Hospitals advised THF...
-Just call THF. We can assist or answer any questions.
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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January
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-THF is working hard and smart to provide the best possible service to you in 2003 and beyond
-THF wants to hear from you
-Notes from THF's Calendar
-Texas Healthcare Foundation Annual Survey
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| 2002 |
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December
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-The Effective and Cost Effective Treatment of Neck and Lower Back Pain
Helpful Hints for the Claims Adjustor and Plan Administrator
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November
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-Insurance: "When Does "Mandatory" Cross the Line to "Subsidized"?
-Health Coverage Hysteria
-Cooperative Medical Providers
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October
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-Impairment Ratings vs. Functional Capacity Evaluations
-New Medical Provider Agreements
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September
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-When You Receive Work-related Medical Bills
-Cooperative Medical Provider Directory
-New Medical Provider Agreements
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August
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-New TWCC Medical Fee Guidelines Delayed
-Nonsubscription Case Decided by Texas Supreme Court
-How To use the Texas Healthcare Foundation Program - Claims Mgt.
-How To use the Texas Healthcare Foundation Program - Bill Review
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July
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-Getting Maximum Benefits from using THF Services
-New Medical Provider Agreements
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June
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-New Federal HIPAA Privacy Rules Will They Impact Your Nonsubscriber Program?
-You are Invited: Medical and Legal Experts to Speak
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May
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-TXANS' Annual Conference & Exhibition
-Is Your IME Physician Legally Qualified to Testify in Court?
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April
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-Do Not Miss this Opportunity! TXANS' Annual Conference & Exhibition
-New Workshop! ERISA Fiduciaries & New HIPPA Regulations
-Cooperative Medical Provider Directory
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March
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-TXANS' Annual Conference & Exhibition April 17-18, 2002
-New Medical Provider Agreements
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February
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-THF increased savings percentage in 2001
-New Medical Provider Agreements
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January
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-THF is working hard to maintain and improve our excellent level of service to you in 2002
-THF wants to hear from You
-Texas Healthcare Foundation Survey
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| 2001 |
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December
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-We at THF wish you a very merry Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year
-Medical Provider Agreements
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November
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-How do those folks at THF know so much about Nonsubscription?
-Upcoming In-Service Training at THF
-Reminder: Employers who opt out of Workers' Compensation (that's all Nonsubscribers) are required to file a TWCC-5 Employer's Notice of No Coverage or Termination of Coverage annually.
-New Medical Provider Agreements
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October
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-Nonsubscriber Injury Benefit Plans
--*Why Should Nonsubscibing Employers Adopt a Plan?
--*Operating Without a Plan
--*Developing a Plan
--*The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
--*ERISA and Nonsubscription
--*Employers That Already Utilize ERISA
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September
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-Early Intervention Serves Everyone
-Benefits To Nonsubscribing Employers
-What To Consider
-TXANS’ 5th Annual PAC Golf Classic
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August
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-Cause of carpal tunnel challenged
-Medical Provider Agreements
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July
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-Internet Information Resources
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June
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-The Texas Legislature and Nonsubscription
-Nonsubscription Draws More Attention from Lawmakers
-Why the Legislative Attention?
-What Does the Future Hold for Nonsubscription?
-Conclusion
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May
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-Texas Association of Responsible Nonsubscribers Annual Conference & Exhibition
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April
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-Texas Association of Responsible Nonsubscribers Annual Conference & Exhibition
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March
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-"THE BASICS"
-Medical Provider Agreements
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February
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-As of January 1, THF began utilizing the Rockport PPO.
-Medical Provider Agreements
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January
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-MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW TO ATTEND THE RESPONSIBLE NONSUBSCRIPTION UPDATE SEMINAR
--*IS NONSUBSCRIPTION A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR COMPANY?
--*DESIGNING A COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYEE INJURY BENEFIT PLAN
--*NONSUBSCRIBER LEGAL ISSUES
--*TAKING CONTROL OF EMPLOYEE INJURY CLAIMS
--*NONSUBSCRIPTION AND THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
-Medical Provider Agreements- New in December
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| 2000 |
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December
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-RESPONSIBLE NONSUBSCRIPTION UPDATE SEMINAR
--*IS NONSUBSCRIPTION A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR COMPANY?
--*DESIGNING A COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYEE INJURY BENEFIT PLAN
--*NONSUBSCRIBER LEGAL ISSUES
--*TAKING CONTROL OF EMPLOYEE INJURY CLAIMS
--*NONSUBSCRIPTION AND THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
-Bryan Burris will "retire" to Part-time.
-Medical Provider Agreements
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November
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-First Aid Kits
-Medical Provider Agreements
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October
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-revised TWCC-5 notice
-Medical Provider Agreements
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September
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-Cooperative Medical Provider Directory
-Medical Provider Agreements
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August
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-MANDATORY WORKERS’ COMP IN TEXAS A BAD IDEA by Bill Hammond, President, Texas Association of Business & Chambers of Commerce (TABCC)
-Medical Provider Agreements
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July
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-The $30,000 Telephone Call
-Medical Provider Agreements
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June
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-The Basics: Physical Therapy
-Medical Provider Agreements
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May
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-Do You Know?
-Special Edition
-Medical Provider Agreements
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April
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-Medical Provider Agreements
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March
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-QUESTIONS
-Cooperative Medical Provider Directory
-Medical Provider Agreements
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February
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-Cooperative Medical Provider Directory
-Medical Provider Agreements
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January
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-It’s that time again - year end.
-Reports
-Did You Know??
-Medical Provider Agreements
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| 1999 |
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December
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-We at THF wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Millennium!!!
-Medical Provider Agreements
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November
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-Did You Know??
-Medical Provider Agreements
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October
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-Medical Provider Agreements
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September
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-Medical Provider Agreements
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August
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-Did you hear about the WINS for Non-subscribers?
-Limitations on Non-subscribers (HB170) KILLED
-Recovery Against a Non-Subscriber (HB2451) KILLED
-Medical Provider Agreements
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July
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-Medical Provider Agreements
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June
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-Did You Hear about THF’s recent Claims Management Audit by one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S.?
--* Financial Accuracy 99.71%
--* Procedural Accuracy 97.43%
-Newsletter Supplement
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May
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-LEGAL DEFENSES AVAILABLE TO NONSUBSCRIBERS.
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April
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-TXANS’ NINTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION: May 11, 1999
-TXANS’ THIRD ANNUAL PAC GOLF CLASSIC
-Special Announcement: Medical Provider Agreement
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March
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-ARBITRATION
-Newsletter Supplement: Medical Provider Agreements
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February
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-HOUSTON COURT REFUSES TO ENFORCE MANDATORY ARBITRATION AGREEMENT IN HANDBOOK
-What Should Employers Do To Have Their Arbitration Agreements Enforced?
-Medical Provider Agreements
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January
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-MEDICAL PROVIDER AGREEMENT
-Do You Know? The Southwestern Exposition And Livestock Show is of course, here again.
-Happy New Year from all of us at THF!!
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| 1998 |
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December
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-We at THF wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!!!
-Do you know? Call us whenever an injured employee is admitted or will be admitted as an inpatient to a hospital?
-Medical Provider Agreements
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November
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-MEDICAL PROVIDER AGREEMENT
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October
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-Do You Know? THF has its own Agreements (practically all Per Diems for inpatient stays) with these hospitals, on your behalf.
-HOSPITAL PROVIDER AGREEMENT’S
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September
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-Medical Provider Agreement!!
-Just a reminder about OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
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July
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-MEDICAL PROVIDER AGREEMENTS
-Do you know about Pain Management?
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June
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-Do You Know? How many Texas employers were non-subscribers in 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, or 1998?
-Medical Provider Agreement
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May
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-Do You Know? What to do when you receive a call about a work injury at 3:00 A.M.?
-And Do You Know? That Pressler Physical Therapy Clinic is a cooperative medical provider very interested in providing medical care to the
nonsubscriber community?
-SPECIAL EDITION: MEDICAL PROVIDER AGREEMENT
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April
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-Medical Provider Agreements
-TXANS PAC GOLF CLASSIC
-TXANS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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March
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-Medical Provider Agreements
-TXANS PAC GOLF CLASSIC
-TXANS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
-"New Year’s Wish"
-Do You Know? RE: Recent Texas Cases
--*Railway Company v. Bouchet, 41 Tex.S.CtJ.383 (Feb. 13, 1998).
--*Martinez v. IBP, Inc., 1998 WL 24126 (Tex.App. - Amarillo)
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February
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-The Technology of the Future Is Here!! Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
-Reminders: Remember your OSHA 200 Log, TWCC Form 5 and TWCC Form 7 filings.
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January
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-End of Year Reports
-Medical Provider Agreements
-102 Years of Rodeo
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| 1997 |
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December
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-Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
-MEDICAL PROVIDER AGREEMENTS: Memorial Hermann Hospital System Facilities
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November
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-Do You Know? TWCC-7 form
Acute Care Inpatient Hospital Fee Guideline (Per Diems)
-And Just A Reminder... Rules for TWCC-5 form
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October
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-Do You Know about THF’s Pro-Active Claims Management?
-Did you participate in TXANS PAC Golf Classic??
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September
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-Do You Know?
-HOW IS YOUR PROGRAM??
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August
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-Check it out!!
-TXANS PAC Golf Classic
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July
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-Do You Know? 75th Texas Legislature was a no news is good news session,
-I’LL BE BACK
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June
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-Check it out!
-TXANS Conference:Impressions And Thoughts!!
-A Request From The Folks In Accounting
-Excerpts From Customer Reference Letters!!
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May
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-Do you Know?
-More Questions and answers?
-However Also, Do you Know?
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April
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-Do You Know?
-What is TXANS?
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March
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-Do You Know? Commitment, Early intervention, Immediate investigation,
Modified return to work, Close, continuing communication, Reprice all medical bills to TWCC
-What is TXANS?
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February
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-Mark Your Calendars: ATTEND TXANS’ ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN AUSTIN ON APRIL 30 AND MAY 1.
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January
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- Compliance with OSHA and TWCC rules applies to all employers.
- What is TXANS?
- Who’s a Member... Of TXANS?
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