Workers' Comp

Medicare Rate Changes Signal Mixed Cost Outlook for Workers’ Comp: NCCI

A key physician payment factor continues its decline while facility rates rise, creating varied impacts for insurers depending on state-level fee schedule rules.

Heat-Related Worker Deaths Surge as Construction Industry Faces Mounting Crisis

Adding Compassion to Workers’ Compensation: A Combat Veteran’s Call for Change

Commercial Insurance Market Shows Continued Softening as Premium Growth Slows: CIAB

Late Medical Interventions Drive Workers’ Comp Costs as Back, Shoulder Claims Show Wide Cost Variation

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Watch Out for These Safety Issues in the Manufacturing Sector. These Strategies Can Help Address Them. 

Technology, training and risk engineering services can enhance workplace safety in manufacturing. 

Employees Are Reeling From a Year of Trauma. How Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Can Help

The onset and impact of the pandemic left many workers feeling stressed and burned out. Assistance from employers is necessary.

Resilience Isn’t Just a “Nice-to-Have” for Claims Organizations — It’s Crucial. Here’s Why

After the last 18 months, organizations must have a clear plan to remain resilient in even the most turbulent of times.

5 Thought Leaders Present on Physical Therapy’s Costs and Benefits at National Comp

Ahead of National Comp, the panelists of the session “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Physical Therapy Spending” share their journeys into the industry.

What Are Incoming Claims Professionals Looking For? CorVel’s Michael Combs May Have the Answer

The next generation of workers’ comp claims professionals will need insurers to intelligently use technology to make the work more satisfying and less stressful.

Worker Wellbeing in Focus at National Comp 2021: Taking a Holistic Approach to Injured Employee Care

At National Comp, panelists will discuss how claims philosophy, employee engagement, comorbidities, psycho-social issues, and pain management affect recovery.  

The Data-Driven Case for a Biopsychological Model in Value-based Care

Learn more about the University of Colorado’s data-driven model of the biopsychosocial factors that can drive some claims off the rails, at an information-packed session at National Comp 2021.

How the “Industrial Athlete” Approach Can Serve as a Playbook for Maintaining Worker Safety and Longevity

The term “industrial athlete” isn’t new, but interest in this approach to keeping workers fit and safe is on the rise.

The Cannabis Legalization Tide Is Rising. Here’s How It Will Affect Workers’ Comp

A myriad of state and local laws and abrupt shifts from one administration to the next are creating challenges for employers trying to stay on top of it all.

An October National Comp Session Identifies Best Practices for Managing Communicable Disease Claims Beyond COVID

Now that we’ve experienced an outbreak like COVID-19, business and organizations must be prepared to mitigate communicable disease risk moving forward.

Why a Culture of Health Is Necessary in Improving Workers’ Comp Settlement Outcomes

Promoting a healthy workers’ compensation culture is necessary to its overall success. This National Comp session looks at how to not only promote a successful program, but a safe one.

See Why Harvard MedTech and The Hartford Are Touting Virtual Reality as a Worker Injury Treatment Avenue

Working to integrate VR as a new method of treatment has led to new insights on how organizations approach workers’ comp claims.

Skeptical of the Efficacy of Remote Rehab? Why Exploring The Possibilities Are Beneficial for Both Physician and Patient

As the world gets used to video conferences as a normal course of professional and social interaction, rehabilitation is coming to the fore with advantages for patients, care givers, and payers

Hybrid Work Models Are Here to Stay. Thanks to Tech Advances, Ergonomic Solutions Are Out There, Whether at Home or at the Office

The transition back to the office has been challenging enough. Making sure employees are set up to avoid injury need not add to the complexity.

The 2021 Workers’ Compensation Power Brokers Share Their Insights in Advance of National Comp

The 2021 workers’ compensation Power Brokers share industry insights.

Employee Mental Health Is Crucial. Let’s Push Past the Stigma and Address It Effectively

The panelists for National Comp’s popular 60 Tips in 60 Minutes session share their mental health insights.

The Pandemic Forced Employers to Take a Look at Mental Health. Why Those Tactics Are Here to Stay

COVID-19 produced mental health setbacks for many. Employers need to not only address these issues but remain empathetic towards employees.

Employee Safety Consciousness is the New Normal. Here’s Why That’s a Challenge and an Opportunity.

The COVID eruption and its Delta variant emergence have been terrifying and damaging. But we can be thankful in the long run that we now have a heightened appreciation for employee safety.

The 2021 National Ergonomics Conference and Ergo Expo is Back! Here’s What You Need To Know As You Head to Las Vegas

A host of issues faces employers that are trying to keep their workers safe and productive.  The National Ergo Conference and ErgoExpo convenes in Las Vegas this Nov. 2-4 with that focus top of mind.

National Comp 2021 is Back and In-Person. Here’s What to Look Forward to in Las Vegas

The premier workers’ compensation conference is slated for an in-person event in Las Vegas this October, with thought-provoking sessions and speakers.