WC Cost Containment

Kristine Kennedy of Healthesystems on Innovation in Workers’ Comp Communication and Technology Integration

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.

When Cheaper Isn’t Cheaper: How Workers’ Comp Outcomes Drive Savings

To Reduce Litigation in Workers’ Comp, Start with the Injured Worker Experience

The Emerging Focus on Outcomes in Workers’ Comp

Workers’ Compensation PBMs: What They Do and What to Look For

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Rely on Numbers, Not Behavior, to Cut Lifting Risks

To reduce ergonomic exposures, employers must be willing to factor in key numbers.

Handling Claims Right, From the Start

Proper claim screening can reduce misclassification and unnecessary costs.

States Eyeing Texas-Style Formularies

The success of Texas’ closed formulary for workers’ comp is piquing the interest of other states seeking savings.

Study Identifies Workers at Highest Risks for Obesity

Study findings could help employers target wellness efforts.

Wal-Mart’s Workers’ Compensation Litigation Strategy

An outcomes-based litigation strategy calls for benchmarking workers’ compensation attorney performance.

Orthopedic Doctors Reveal Latest on Shoulder Diagnoses, Treatments

A new rule for Connecticut’s workers’ comp patients could lead to poorer outcomes.

The Profession

Skip Smith, of Hooters of America, can point to numerous mentors who aided him.

An ‘Arms Race’ to Provide Data Analytics

Analytics help identify actionable claims issues, but some tools are just “smoke and mirrors.”

Reform Impacts ASC Costs

Reforms have caused payments to ambulatory surgery centers to plunge — even further than expected.

Toolkit Offers Anti-Bullying Tactics

A new toolkit aims to help employers reduce the liabilities and costs associated with workplace bullying.

Mitigating the Challenges of the ACA

The property-casualty industry is likely to become the target of significant cost-shifting by health care providers.

ARAWC: A New Force for Change

Newly-formed national association ARAWC works to create viable options to the traditional workers’ comp system.

The Many Aspects of Fraud

The opportunities for potential workers’ comp fraud extends far beyond unscrupulous claimants.

Compounding Challenges Comp Payers

The growing trend of compound drug prescribing raises safety concerns and obscures costs.

Is Workers’ Comp an Obstacle to Recovery?

The stress of filing workers’ comp claims may be compromising workers’ ability to recover from injuries.

Medical Cost Drivers, Trends Examined

New WCRI report helps track the effectiveness of workers’ comp policy changes.

Integrated Approach Offers Benefits for All

L. Casey Chosewood highlights how to tear down departmental silos.

Conference Targets Next Steps for Employers

NWCDC leaders discuss what 2014 attendees can look forward to.

Access to Care May Come at a Premium

In the event of a provider shortage, payers may be compelled to shell out extra fees to get injured workers the treatment they need.

Litigation ‘More Than Tripled’ for Lost Time Claims

High-cost driver: One in nine workers’ comp claims in California involves attorneys.