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RTW Monitor Summary Pt 3: why are RTW rates low?

Dr Mary Wyatt

Only 30% of injured employees reported developing a RTW Plan AND being given assistance to follow the plan.

In this third of four articles reviewing the results of the annual Heads of Workers' Compensation Authorities RTW Monitor we explore the factors, like RTW planning, and the groups that can help return to work.  Durable RTW Rate Comcare has the highest rate of durable return to work and Seacare the lowest.  The national average is 72%.    RTW Assistance The chart below explores the: p...

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Published 13 September, 2009