California workers' compensation costs are the most expensive in the nation. At 3.48 per $100 in payroll, we are 188% higher than the median of $1.85 for all 50 states. In 2014, we spent almost 17 billion dollars on workers' compensation claims! (WCIRB, 2015) How does a California employer effectively manage the costs of these claims while at the same time providing quality medical care to their employees? Learn from a large retailer who has successfully faced these challenges and is an industry leader among its peers. We will discuss real world strategies such as using the legislative tools given to us, implementing a Medical Provider Network, discussing the pros and cons of Utiliation Review, learning how to manage your insurer or Third Party Administrator (TPA), discussing the merits of Nurse Case Management, and keeping your claims from becoming litigated.