New WCRI research reveals surgical claims are up to nine times more likely to become high-cost cases, with timing of intensive care emerging as critical factor.

Industry data reveals that strategic employee development and retention programs are driving measurable improvements in claims outcomes, even as labor shortages challenge the sector.

New research from Rising Medical Solutions reveals nearly half of claims professionals spend at least 30% of their time on administrative tasks, highlighting need for digital solutions.

Advancements in prosthetic technology are paving the way for a humanistic approach to limb replacement and lifestyle improvement previously unimaginable.

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania held that a nurse fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccination is still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for a prior injury, clarifying the intersection of workplace vaccine mandates and post-injury terminations for insurers and employers.

Economist Dr. Dubravka Tosic details the key litigation insights on the costs of life care plans.

Given greater amounts of uncertainty, business leaders are taking a closer look at insurance policies and taking on more risk.

Structured mental health assessments help validate psychological trauma, prevent malingering, and support more accurate claims, enabling employers, adjusters, and clinicians to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

A rideshare driver shares his workers’ compensation story, sparking the need for three reminders for industry professionals.

Premium renewal rates declined quarter-over-quarter across nearly all major lines, signaling shift from hard market conditions, according to Ivans Index.

Liberty Mutual’s 25-year analysis reveals overexertion and same-level falls dominate workplace injury costs, while repetitive motion injuries plummet.

New technology has major potential to prevent and mitigate workers’ comp claims.

Discover how care-first claims management strategies are helping employers and payers reduce workers’ comp costs and improve recovery outcomes.

Workers age 55-plus are staying in the workforce longer. When injuries occur, claims can become complex for this demographic. 

MākuSafe’s Glynn on how sensor technology captures environmental and motion data to help safety professionals address hazards before injuries occur.

A slew of factors have been contributing to workplace injury costs and long recovery times for employees since the pandemic, according to Travelers’ 2025 Injury Impact Report.

A five-year partnership between Nationwide Insurance and KINETIC Technology is helping reduce workplace injuries through wearable sensors, with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective serving as a successful implementation case study that demonstrates how smart technology can improve worker safety in physically demanding environments.

Kristine Kennedy of Healthesystems discusses how digital tools and empathy are reshaping workers’ comp, from improving communication with injured workers to leveraging AI for better outcomes.

As repair costs and dangerous driving behaviors push premiums higher, monitoring programs demonstrate significant reductions in violations and claims severity, reports SambaSafety.

Digital threats, economic pressures, and worker safety form critical risk triad for U.S. executives, Hartford survey shows.