An improving job outlook means higher turnover, and that could be difficult for customers of TPAs.

Payers are looking for spirited nurse case managers who will be patient motivators and advocates, not slaves to process.

Two key sessions in the new Program Management track focus on behavior-based safety and the influx of private equity firms in the workers’ comp market.

Prescription drug monitoring programs are proving invaluable. But legislative measures must be taken to ensure their effectiveness.

The latest report from the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services offers a clear picture of the good, the bad and the ugly in national workers’ comp rates.

An effective approach to workers’ compensation must balance the drive for cost savings with the need for compassion and humanity.

There are a variety of tools available to help physicians make the best decisions about opioid prescribing for injured workers.

A new report says the prices have increased for medications dispensed by physicians but not for those dispensed by pharmacies.

Sweeping changes to New York’s workers’ compensation system are creating gains for payers on a variety of levels.

Employers that offer on-site chiropractic care are experiencing reduced costs related to musculoskeletal injuries as well as reduce injury frequency.

New research suggests a clear association between job boredom and negative health- and work-related perceptions.

A side effect of the ACA is increased billing pressure on the workers’ comp industry. Beware of rising costs.

Wal-Mart, Safeway, and Nordstrom are among companies pushing for a free-market alternative to traditional state workers’ comp systems.

Dr. Frank Tomecek is using advanced diagnostics to reduce surgery frequency.

As hiring growth begins to outpace claims volume growth, what will that mean for claims management organizations?

Obesity could push up health care and workers’ comp costs, but wellness programs may dull the impact.

NIOSH cites the reducing occupational disease and injuries — including workers’ comp costs — as the top reasons to implement workplace tobacco interventions.

NWCDC’s Disability Management track includes breakout sessions on integrated disability management, managing workplace absences, and making the most of workplace diversity.

California’s culture of “informal” employment in construction is putting workers at extreme risk and shorting the state’s workers’ comp system.

Employers must select the TPA best equipped to manage employees’ health and well-being.