Workers' Comp

Uncovered Medical Services Are Driving Up Workers’ Comp Costs, WCRI Finds

Durable medical equipment and certain professional services without fee schedule rates are consuming a growing share of payments, the Workers Compensation Research Institute found.

Health Care Assault Rates Nearly Double Over Decade As Workplace Violence Spreads Across Industries

Why Workers’ Comp Leaders Are Feeling the Squeeze — and Where They’re Finding Answers 

The Hidden Driver of the High Cost Workers’ Comp Claims

California Workers’ Comp Underwriting Loss Widens As Medical And Indemnity Costs Both Rise

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Survey Says: The Price Is Always Right for Workers’ Comp Pay-As-You-Go Policyholders

After launching a pay-as-you-go workers’ comp solution, NYSIF set out to discover how it was impacting the policyholder experience. The results were clear.

Healing from Within: The Transformative Power of Nutritional Psychology in Workers’ Comp

Diet and mental health are so closely connected that the gut is often called our “second brain.” Addressing the importance of food choices, especially during recovery, can help to optimize the mental wellbeing and resilience of injured employees.

Speaking Up About Suicide Risk: How to Remain Vigilant in Workers’ Comp

Suicide is not an issue in just workers’ comp; it’s a humanity issue. Panelists at National Comp 2023 share why it’s imperative not to ignore mental health risks.

Beyond Job Descriptions: How Job Analyses Could Help More Employers Enhance Safety at Work

Employers can get ahead of on-the-job injuries by refining their job descriptions with data-driven analyses.

Learning to Trust Our Gut: What Workers’ Comp Can Glean from the Connection of Digestive Health to Mental Wellness

Improving workers’ compensation outcomes requires addressing mental health issues. One often-overlooked factor is the critical impact of gut health on our minds.

How a Mentor Can Improve Injury Recovery Outcomes: Three Firsthand Perspectives

In this National Comp 2023 session, three experts on recovery shared what they learned from their own back and spinal injuries and how those lessons can be applied to workers’ comp.

Dial Back Digital Drama on Workplace Platforms with Erica Dhawan’s Tips for Connective Intelligence

National Comp 2023, held in Las Vegas, kicked off with a pre-conference event conducted by the Alliance of Women in Workers’ Comp. This year’s keynote focused on connective intelligence in the age of virtual workspaces. 

A Kentucky Tornado Tragedy Highlights the Indispensable Role of Nurse Case Managers

When a tornado ripped through Kentucky in 2021, devastating a factory, Genex’s Kellie Harrell was instrumental in getting workers back on their feet.

Tackling the Adjuster Shortage: How CorVel University Is Training the Next Generation of Claims Talent

The double whammy of the Great Resignation and the Silver Tsunami has left adjusters strapped for talent. Training programs can help rehab the industry’s reputation and build loyalty among workers.

Experts Share the Lessons They’ve Gleaned from Settling Their Toughest Claims

The passion claims professionals feel for their work was on full display during this lively discussion at National Comp, which focused on claims that go astray and those that toe the line.

How to Keep Your Workplace Safe in the Age of Legal Cannabis

As more states legalize marijuana, the question of when and how employers should screen for impairment becomes more pressing.

Investigating Every Worker Injury Is a Smart Strategy — but Its Success Depends on Preparedness

At National Comp, two experts shared tips to help workers’ comp claims investigators reduce fraud and protect employees’ interests.

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Thank You for Making National Comp 2023 a Success!

A message of thanks from National Comp conference chair Michelle Kerr. Your feedback is appreciated, and we’ll see you next year!

Addressing Biopsychosocial Factors Is One Way Workers’ Comp Can Intervene Directly in an Injured Worker’s Recovery

COVID’s aftermath has revealed — and worsened — a hidden epidemic of workplace mental distress. Combating it will require holistic biopsychosocial solutions and earlier intervention.

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Navigating the Data Deluge: Workers’ Comp Experts Discuss Ways to Harness Technology for Better Claims Management

Explore how new innovations in data collection and management can affect workers’ compensation claims outcomes.

Insiders’ Perspectives on Workers’ Comp Medical Trends of Past, Present and Future

This National Comp 2023 session looks to reflect on the most prominent workers’ comp medical trends of today. 

How AI Could Shape the Future of Comp and What It Means for Injured Workers and Employers

Just how relevant is the future of artificial intelligence to the workers’ comp industry? 

Recognizing PTSD and Its Doppelgängers in Workers’ Comp: The Complex Path to Recovery

Recognizing and treating PTSD will be key for workers’ comp professionals as more states expand coverage for the condition.

Workers’ Comp Beyond the Claims: A Human-Centered Approach to Preventing Pitfalls on the Path to Recovery

At National Comp, four experts explore the use of technology to streamline the workers’ comp claim processes — and avoid lapses in the care of injured workers.

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60 Tips in 60 Minutes: Meet the 2023 National Comp Panel

Meet the workers’ compensation panelists behind National Comp 2023’s most popular session: 60 Tips in 60 Minutes.