A panel at the 2019 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo titled “The Opioid Epidemic: Mitigating Employee Safety and Health Risks” drew audience attention to alternatives that are helping curb the crisis.

Companies are adopting biometric systems to enhance security, but aren’t going far enough to protect the unique data from breaches.

USC’s gynecologist was accused of sexual misconduct while “attending to” patients. In court, USC’s insurer argued it did not have to defend the university.

Data has become a central part of business operations across all sections, but managing health care data remains the most paramount.

Risk Strategies adds an industry veteran to its health care practice, RT Specialty promotes Kimberly Vincent and more in this edition of People on the Move.

For Concentra’s John Anderson, getting patients back to work after an injury is what keeps him passionate about his job.

Implementing a Medicare for All system would be challenging and may not have immediate results, but for the future’s sake, it could be just what the doctor ordered.

Each innovation in health care influences the way underwriters approach the market; by knowing what’s changing, insureds can help keep insurers informed.

A secret recording of a quality and safety meeting at UNC highlights the need for safe, open lines of communication for employees to discuss workplace concerns.

The 2019 Annual Patient Safety & Quality Industry Outlook report examined this year’s top risks to patient safety and hospital bottom lines.

Health care organizations are leading the way when it comes to using captives to insure cyber risk.

A biopsychosocial approach helps injured workers achieve better outcomes, but jurisdictional obstacles remain. Joe Berardo, CEO of Carisk, outlines the challenges and benefits of a more holistic approach.

Uncapped spending on catastrophic claims and sky-high price tags for specialty drugs top the list of key employee benefits issues impacting employers.

Small population group health care plans that preceded the Affordable Care Act can remain in place in some states.

The Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase health care venture is hitting a rocky start with allegations of stealing trade secrets.

Health care risks run the gauntlet, from “typical” concerns like cyber and workplace safety to niche risks like pandemic readiness and the opioid epidemic. So how are health care facilities approaching these risks?

In California, the option to seek care in Mexico is producing better outcomes and reduced cost of claims in workers’ comp.

A proposed bill in California aims to score a win for gender parity — by way of a workers’ comp presumptive law.

The Canadian health care system makes available all forms of private and public health care organizations including privately-run hospitals.

Experience with advocacy at a young age shaped Heather McClure’s passion to drive optimal outcomes and protect both patients and physicians.