WC Cost Containment

Medical-Marijuana Acceptance Is Getting Close, But Obstacles Remain

Cannabis shows promise as a non-opioid treatment for pain, but dosing uncertainty and the plant’s Schedule 1 status will need to be resolved first.

Workers’ Comp Leaders Embrace Progressive Thinking to Reduce Medical Spend

3 Easy Steps You Can Take Today to Avoid Workers’ Comp Claims Litigation

One Powerful Way to Dissolve Claim-Settlement Resistance and Protect Injured Workers

Why Workers’ Comp Professionals Are Linking Health and Safety Practices

Here’s Why Value-Based Care Is the Medical Approach Workers’ Comp Needs to Embrace

Recently in WC Cost Containment

Compounding ‘Conspiracy’ Case Goes to Court

A St. Louis court will hear arguments from pharmacies alleging that Express Scripts and its partners are plotting to drive them out of business.

Formularies Rise in Popularity

There has been a sharp rise in the number of states either implementing or considering drug formularies for workers’ comp.

Deadline Nears for NWCDC Speaker Proposals

Time is almost up for submitting speaker proposals for the 2016 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo.

Putting UDT to the Test

Data analytics help pinpoint which opioid patients need more or less urine drug screening.

Joint Injury Care Varies Widely Across States

Although joint injuries are better understood than complex injuries, the type of care provided for similar injuries on a state-by-state basis is inconsistent.

Study Supports Benefits of Evidence-Based Medicine

Researchers produced what they believe is the first scientific proof that consistently applied treatment guidelines are effective in treating injured workers.

Virtual Facility Addresses Needs of Aging Workers

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has created the virtual National Center for Productive Aging and Work, a project of NIOSH’s Office for Total Worker Health.

Small Business Owners Have Mixed Reactions About Weed at Work

A new survey shows that 74 percent of small business don’t drug test their employees. Nearly half don’t have written policies banning marijuana in the workplace.

Survey: What Employers Value Most in Wellness Programs

More employers are looking beyond cost when evaluating wellness programs, and considering factors such as employee morale, productivity and safety.

Reposition Role of Claims Adjusters to Maximize Outcomes

Facing a continued increase in complex claims, organizations need to change the way their adjusters manage claims to achieve the best outcomes.

Best Use of Nurse Case Managers

Nurses with soft skills can significantly improve outcomes on complex claims.

Comp’s Most Bizarre Cases

One expert in workers’ comp law recounts some of the most interesting cases of the year.

Selected Sessions for Friday, Nov. 13

We highlighted these sessions for today’s NWCDC attendees.

The Elephant in the Room

A progressive goal attainment program can help injured workers overcome psychosocial risk factors.

Predicting Claims Severity

Models analyze variables at intake and afterward to identify claims that may become adverse.

Shaping the Future of Workers’ Comp

Boeing is innovating to improve both its workers’ comp outcomes and the quality of health care delivered to its workers.

Selected Sessions for Thursday, Nov. 12

We highlighted these sessions for today’s NWCDC attendees.

Managing Service Providers

Quality assurance programs prevent talented claims adjusters and supervisors from jumping ship.

Focus on Behavioral Issues

Technology is helping to transform medical services, but employers and providers need to focus more on socioeconomic factors.

Selected Sessions for Wednesday, Nov. 11

We highlighted these sessions for today’s NWCDC attendees.

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