At a digital session of the National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo, two experts explain their system for helping health care workers prevent injuries.

A recent WCRI study found that initiation of physical therapy within the first two weeks post-injury is associated with lower medical utilization and costs and shorter duration of temporary disability. 

Representatives of every facet of the workers’ comp industry ranked the factors and trends they view as most disruptive. While most present new challenges, some could bring positive change to the industry.

NCCI monitored nearly 1,200 bills that could affect the workers’ comp industry this year. Here are their big takeaways.

A study from two California universities found constant temperature surveillance could help detect COVID-19 early.

As the novel coronavirus limited in person interaction, many turned to their screens to seek medical help. What will the future of telemedicine look like post-pandemic?

COVID-19 changed the workers’ comp landscape dramatically in 2020. NCCI surveyed industry executives to see what they think 2021 will bring.

2020 has been a challenging year for small businesses. Having these conversations with your agent or broker can make your workers’ comp policy less of a headache.

When a worker becomes physically injured, the behavioral health implications must be addressed as well.

From how to improve remote workstation ergonomics to the truth about squat lifting, here are 2020’s biggest ergonomic stories.

Our most-read workers’ comp stories of 2020 revolve around the novel coronavirus, its worker safety implications and the financial effects it’s had on the industry.

From whether or not employers can mandate a vaccine to the potential workers’ comp implications, here’s what businesses should be watching as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out.

David Young and Tron Emptage share what Optum Workers’ Comp and Auto No-fault have been diligently working on all year to keep their employees and clients safe and informed during COVID-19.

Two digital sessions at the virtual National Ergonomics conference will teach attendees how to evaluate the success of ergonomics programs and how to communicate their value to a variety of stakeholders.

Technology has advanced to the point that employers can pinpoint causes of injury and develop targeted safety improvements.

From burnout to pandemic stress, employees are coping with a variety of new mental health challenges.

A CompTalk presented by the National Comp Conference dives into fentanyl’s transformation into one of the deadliest opioids in today’s epidemic.

Empathy plays no small role in achieving positive outcomes for injured workers. It’s time this “soft” skill is understood as essential throughout the workers’ comp ecosystem.

As the end of 2020 inches closer, the predicted absence and disability trends proved to remain prominent despite an unexpected pandemic.

Telemedicine is growing in popularity for workers’ compensation programs. See how Starbucks successfully integrated telemedicine into its program to benefit its workforce.