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

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

Study connects poor outcomes to early opioid treatment.

Post-offer medical exams have much to offer employers, as long as they steer clear of pitfalls.

Changes implemented in Ohio over the last two years are successfully reducing opioid prescribing.

A unique program is giving Wash. employers serious motivation to keep injured workers on the job.

A whopping 88 percent of long-haul truckers report having one or more risk factors for chronic disease.

Despite reforms, the Illinois medical fee schedule remains problematic.

Contrary to criticism, workers’ comp legislative reform is working for payers and employees alike.

A round-up of key workers’ comp developments in four states.

Respect and positive feedback are the basis of the behavior-based safety concept.

Insurers are trimming workers’ compensation policy periods amid terrorism backstop reauthorization uncertainty.

Many stakeholders still have a blind spot when it comes to the true cost of workers’ comp exposure risk.

Workers’ compensation insurance prices continue to rise, but significantly less than a year ago.

A round-up of key workers’ comp developments in three states.

NIOSH offers new tool to help safety and health professionals understand workers’ comp insurance and recordkeeping.

Workplace bullying costs employers $4 billion annually, including workers’ comp costs.

Legislation to regulate group health pharmacy benefit managers could impact workers’ comp payers.

Pitfalls to consider when shopping for a new claims management system.

Workforce drug use is on the decline, but abuse of opiates and amphetamines has more than doubled.