What can employers do to prevent fraud in workers' compensation claims?

Implementing strict monitoring procedures for claims is a proactive measure that employers can take to prevent fraud in workers' compensation claims. By establishing comprehensive oversight and verification processes for claims, employers can detect inconsistencies and questionable activities early on. This might include reviewing medical records, conducting interviews, and collaborating with forensic experts when necessary. Such monitoring helps ensure that claims are legitimate and discourages fraudulent behavior by creating a structure of accountability around the claims process.

Other measures, while they may appear relevant, do not directly tackle the issue of fraud as effectively as implementing strict monitoring procedures. For instance, increasing employee salaries may boost morale but does not address the potential for fraudulent claims. Limiting access to medical services could hinder genuine claims and does not inherently prevent fraud while encouraging workers to ignore minor injuries can lead to untreated conditions, complicating legitimate claims rather than preventing fraud.