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In Conversation: Sedgwick’s Andrea Buhl on the Mental Health Challenges Impacting Not Only Injured Workers but Claims Managers

Andrea Buhl, president of managed care operations for Sedgwick, offers her perspective on the factors impacting workforce resilience and what employers can do to support their people.

In Conversation: WCRI’s John Ruser on How Inflation Is Impacting Claims Costs

In Conversation: Verisk’s Robert Lewis on How Improved Data Sharing Can Help Better Allocate Injury Treatment Resources

In Conversation: MedRisk CEO Danielle Lisenbey Gives Insight on Talent Recruitment in Workers’ Comp

It’s Not Too Late! Share Your Ideas and Connect at National Comp 2023

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What’s New at National Comp 2022

See what’s in store for the Oct. 19-21 National Comp conference in Las Vegas.

6 Questions for Emory Industrial Services’ Dr. Claire Muselman

Dr. Claire Muselman is a force in the workers’ comp industry, and is ready to share what she’s learned with others at this year’s National Comp.

CorVel’s Jason Wheeler Shares How Recruitment, Automation, and Working with Adjusters Improve Claims Quality 

Claims automation and improved recruitment programs are helping claims quality while addressing the industry’s talent gap.  

Wearable Technology Is Here to Stay. Here’s How It’s Poised to Revolutionize Ergonomics

A session at National Comp 2022 discussed the many safety benefits of wearable technology and other innovations in keeping employees safe.

AI, VR and CBT: How This National Comp Panel Aims to Immerse Audiences in the Healing Experience

This National Comp session on mental health in workers’ comp promises an immersive experience like no other.

Steal This Risk Management Idea and Motivate Injured Employees to Return to Work

This National Comp session will look at how incentivizing best practices can be beneficial to both employer and employee.

Opinion | It Takes a Village to Heal Injured Workers. Join Us at National Comp 2022 to Share and Connect

Michelle Kerr, National Workers’ Comp editor and conference chair, shares her excitement for the upcoming conference, set to begin this October. 

3 Takeaways from Rising Medical’s 2021 Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study

This year’s report turned to a focus group of industry leaders to learn how they’re approaching some of workers’ comp’s top challenges

4 Key Trends Affecting Specialty Lines to Note Ahead of WSIA

Ahead of this year’s WSIA conference in San Diego, here are some key trends affecting specialty lines. 

An Exclusive Peek at the In2Risk 2022 Conference Agenda

Taking place November 10-12 in San Francisco, In2Risk22 brings together risk and insurance professionals from around the world

The Best Pain Rx Doesn’t Come in a Bottle

Movement therapies have innumerable benefits on their own. Here’s how they are helping in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

6 Trends the State of Vermont Captive Space Is Eyeing

A session at the VCIA conference discussed 6 trends the captives space should keep on their radar, including the hard market and cyber.

5 Myths That Plague Cannabis Use in WC

Two top docs in the workers’ comp arena bust key myths the industry must contend with surrounding cannabis use amid the substance’s legal momentum.

5 Ways Texas Mutual Is Delivering on Its Mission and Building Stronger Communities

Insurance industry internships, broader career development opportunities and bringing better health care to underserved communities are all interwoven into the workers’ compensation carrier’s mission.

Are These Legal and Regulatory Trends on Your Radar?

The upcoming elections, medicare-related fee schedule changes and medical marijuana are among the issues WC legal and regulatory experts are watching.

3 Ways to Prevent Costly Remote Work Claims

Attorney Megan Jones shares her top advice for getting ahead of injury claims in the new remote and hybrid work environment.

National Comp Keynote Casey Chosewood on What’s Next for Worker Safety, Health and Wellbeing

Dr. Casey Chosewood has dedicated much of his career to the concept of Total Worker Health® to enhance workplace safety efforts. He has a lot to share at National Comp this October.

This Employer Reduced MSDs by 86%

Rehrig Pacific Company shares key secrets to its success in reducing employee musculoskeletal injuries by 86%.

4 Reasons Injured Workers Are What They Eat

What we eat affects every system in our bodies. After an injury occurs, patients need support to understand the role food plays in recovery.

Think Your WC Claims Strategy Can’t Burn Your Brand?

Top employers discuss how organizations can optimize their brand presence by enhancing their claims management strategies.