Better coordination of workers’ compensation risk management spelled success for the Massachusetts Port Authority.

Recognizing parallels between athletes and public safety officials, the city of Denver made tailored fitness training part of its safety plan.

When the City of Surprise, Ariz. got proactive about reining in its claims, it also took steps to get employees engaged in making things better for everyone.

Shared responsibility, data analysis and a commitment to employees are the hallmarks of Benco Dental’s workers’ comp program.

An accurate picture of total cost of risk emboldens different management layers to work together to seek solutions.

Without input from injured workers it’s unclear whether the treatment of occupational illnesses and injuries achieves the most favorable outcomes possible.

Cumulative Trauma, or CT claims, continue to harm workers and drive up costs. Defending against these claims means reducing, through analytics and engineering, the chance that workers get hurt to begin with.

Creating a “safe space” for injured workers returning to the job is a concept deserving a spotlight.

The changing landscape of mandated leave laws and increased interest in paid parental leave were top of mind for employers attending DMEC in Anaheim this month.

As employer needs and challenges have grown more complex, integrated absence and disability management may provide an answer.

A hospital fired an injured nurse. Now it faces a disability discrimination complaint.

Trust and communication can help keep legal costs from spiraling out of control.

Actively addressing issues related to injured workers’ sexual orientation or gender identity can help employers overcome hidden barriers to recovery.

Robust wellness strategies, once perceived as a nicety, should be considered a must-have.

For the 2016 Teddy Award winners, employees are a key part of the secret to their success.

Working through realistic scenarios, veteran workers’ compensation experts pointed out flaws in claims management.

Return to work should be an active part of the recovery process, not just the end goal.

These sessions are among the many presentations on Nov. 30 at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® and Expo.

 The 2016 Teddy Award workers’ compensation winners share the same fierce commitment to safeguarding the lives and livelihoods of their people.

The NWCDC is committed to help you stay abreast of industry trends and manage disability and work comp’s toughest challenges.