How has the workers’ compensation industry evolved over the past decade? The Rising Medical Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study answers this question by reviewing the industry’s overall adoption of new technologies, as well as its struggles with the current talent shortage.

MedRisk’s newly appointed CEO, Sri Sridharan, talks to Risk & Insurance about the culture he leads and the vast amount of injured worker data his team has at its disposal.

At National Comp, two experts shared tips to help workers’ comp claims investigators reduce fraud and protect employees’ interests.

Multiple factors affect PBM pricing. These are the questions payers need to ask to find the right fit (and get the most savings) for their company.

Resiliency and understanding ROI are two big factors in the Predict & Prevent™ model. The latest episode from The Institutes’ Predict & Prevent podcast dives in.

As the use of different types of workers’ compensation technology increases, the insurance industry could help facilitate the ways future generations of workers are protected.

Robotic automation systems have eased strain in metal manufacturing industries, but risk managers need to remain on top of these critical exposures to use this technology safely.

Mental health-related issues affect more than 50 million Americans. The insurance industry has a chance to step up and make a difference for society.

Given how difficult it is for them to obtain insurance, NFL teams must assume a great deal of risk — but the league is highly proactive at managing it.

A truly optimized patient recovery plan includes nutritional education — and delicious, health-enhancing food.

Wearable technology in workers’ comp could benefit the industry’s future, but getting there requires due diligence and education.

Employers can get ahead of on-the-job injuries by refining their job descriptions with data-driven analyses.

Diet and mental health are so closely connected that the gut is often called our “second brain.” Addressing the importance of food choices, especially during recovery, can help to optimize the mental wellbeing and resilience of injured employees.

Digital tools from AI to online training systems are helping prepare the next generation of claims talent.

After launching a pay-as-you-go workers’ comp solution, NYSIF set out to discover how it was impacting the policyholder experience. The results were clear.

Suicide is not an issue in just workers’ comp; it’s a humanity issue. Panelists at National Comp 2023 share why it’s imperative not to ignore mental health risks.

When a tornado ripped through Kentucky in 2021, devastating a factory, Genex’s Kellie Harrell was instrumental in getting workers back on their feet.

The double whammy of the Great Resignation and the Silver Tsunami has left adjusters strapped for talent. Training programs can help rehab the industry’s reputation and build loyalty among workers.

The passion claims professionals feel for their work was on full display during this lively discussion at National Comp, which focused on claims that go astray and those that toe the line.

In this National Comp 2023 session, three experts on recovery shared what they learned from their own back and spinal injuries and how those lessons can be applied to workers’ comp.