Twenty five years after the ADA passed, job force participation by disabled workers is less than it was then.

Experts say aggressive and expensive treatment fueled by a sharp increase in spinal imaging is leading to more large-loss claims.

The agenda for the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo will focus on proven solutions for claims challenges.

A proposed rule from the EEOC is intended to help clear up questions surrounding wellness programs and potential conflicts with the ADA.

Employers are increasingly interested in managing employee absences and medical costs across the occupational and nonoccupational spectrum.

Workers’ compensation programs should have a brand. Mine is “Firm, Fair and Friendly.”

The Germanwings tragedy reinforces the notion that employees must have unfettered access to mental health services.

Experts say risk management talent is needed for true integration and optimum savings.

The 2015 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo plans to strengthen the disability track, reflecting the growing concentration on risk management approaches that integrate disability and workers’ compensation.

Experts say it’s crucial to involve the injured worker early when developing a stay-at-work or return-to-work strategy.

The deadline is approaching for proposals to speak at the 24th Annual National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo.

Feedback on the best of last year’s National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo is fueling plans for the 2015 conference.

An integrated approach to employee health can help companies stay on top of regulations.

The demanding task of nurse case management grows ever more complicated.

Creating and embracing a culture of return to work requires extensive education, training and commitment from all managers.

Thanks to increased narcotic use and higher rates of severe disability, younger injured workers are costing employers more in the long term.

We’ve picked out four sessions we think you may find informative.

This year’s National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo will feature more input on the employer’s risk perspective.

Elizabeth Ruff has developed a reputation as a “difference-maker.” It began with wrestling an unruly lost-time culture to the ground.

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