Disability

Understanding Chronic Pain in the Workplace: How Employers Can Better Promote Employee Wellbeing

Chronic pain affects 51.6 million adults. By understanding how this pain intersects with a worker’s daily life, employers can uncover strategies for wellbeing and success.

3 Types of Workers’ Comp Mental Health Concerns and How to Address Them Before They Drive Up Claim Costs

Talk to Two Attorneys: The Intersection Between Workers’ Comp and Employment Law

West Virginia Court Clarifies Disability Apportionment Burden of Proof

Higher-Paid Workers Receive Longer Temporary Disability Benefits: NCCI Report

Recently in Disability

Organizers Comb Through Proposals, Build Program

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.

Workers’ Participation Necessary for ADA Compliance

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

Speaker Proposal Deadline Looming

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

Co-Chairs Discuss High Points, Prepare for 2015

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

Is Health Care Integration the Answer to Compliance?

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

The Balancing Act of Rehabbing Injured Workers

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

Pooled Resources a Plus for All

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

Long Term, Younger Injured Workers Cost More

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

Spotlight on Sessions: Thursday, Nov. 20

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

Hearing from Employers

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

Simply Peerless

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

Disability Track Focuses on Saving Money, Managing Absences

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

The Next Chapter for Return to Work

Modified duty and return-to-work programs are making a comeback.

The Scales of Justice

Two employee injuries at the same company produce two very different outcomes.

The Makeup of Medical Services 20 Years Post Injury

How the mix of necessary medical services might shift when claims remain open for years.

In Search of New Absence Management Strategies

DMEC attendees shared their experiences with integrating absence and disability management programs, as well as wellness and employee assistance offerings.

Integrated Disability Management: Time to Move On

Historically, the outcome of integrated disability management programs has been a mixed bag. It’s time to re-imagine this concept and revisit the approach.

Orthopedic Doctors Reveal Latest on Shoulder Diagnoses, Treatments

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

Researchers Examine Workplace Cancer Links

Researchers estimate that workplace exposure is the source of up to 6 percent of all cancers worldwide.

Eligibility for WTC Funding Expanded

Treatment costs for four new covered cancers may be up to $5 million a year.