Disability

Beyond the Basics: How Strategic DME Implementation Transforms Worker Recovery Outcomes

An industry expert reveals emerging trends and decision-making frameworks that are reshaping durable medical equipment utilization in workers’ compensation claims.

Frontline Workers and Leaders Disagree on Injury Prevention Effectiveness

Adding Compassion to Workers’ Compensation: A Combat Veteran’s Call for Change

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

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

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Evidence-Based Medicine Not ‘Cookbook Medicine’

Evidence shows aggressive care may improve injury outcomes.

Overcoming Employment Barriers for the Disabled

Fear of losing benefits is keeping the disabled from rejoining the workforce.

Advice For Proposing NWC Session Topics And Speakers

Guidance for proposing speakers and topics to present at the national conference.

Desk Job Dangers

Programs to decrease prolonged sitting during the day could reduce workers’ comp claims.

Repeal Workers’ Comp Reforms Or Allow Worker Lawsuits

End benefits cap or find workers’ comp no longer an adequate remedy, attorneys argue.

The Defeat of Lupe

A routine back injury evolves into chronic pain.

Legal Spotlight

A look at the latest decisions impacting the industry.

Preaching to the Choir

There’s no way that a man of the cloth would lie about an injury, right?

A Crushing, Complex Claim

A young baggage handler’s injury claim is crushing – literally.