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How to Successfully Integrate AI Into Claims Operations: Best Practices, Pitfalls, and Keys to Lasting Impact

Piloting artificial intelligence in claims management is no longer the barrier, operational integration is. Here’s how claims organizations can move beyond proof of concept to realize the full value of AI.

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Outdated Policy, Modern Costs: Rethinking Pharmacy Choice in Workers’ Compensation

Cliff Goldstein

California Workers’ Comp Costs Per Claim Rose 6% in 2025, Driven by Growth Across All Key Components

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North American Worker Safety Confidence Slips as Stress, Lone Worker Accidents Persist

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How Workers’ Compensation Can Better Manage the Rising Tide of PTSD Presumption Claims

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NH Supreme Court Rules Widow’s Death Benefits Claim Not Barred by Time Limits

Ruling establishes that dependents’ workers’ compensation claims are separate from deceased employees’ actions.

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Understanding the $58 Billion Problem: How the Top 10 Workplace Injuries Impact American Business

With U.S. businesses spending more than $1 billion per week on workplace injuries, a renewed focus on the persistent causes that have dominated injury statistics for 25 years is called for.

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Workers’ Compensation Faces Wave of Mental Health, Cancer Coverage Expansions in 2025

NCCI tracks 950 bills nationwide as states expand presumptions for first responders while grappling with gig economy classifications and marijuana reimbursement.

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Frontline Workers and Leaders Disagree on Injury Prevention Effectiveness

Nearly 30% of workers experiencing pain don’t report it, highlighting disconnect between management and employees: MSD Solutions Lab research.

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Heat Doesn’t Take a Holiday — Neither Should Safety Measures

As the weather cools in some parts of the country, we can’t forget about workplace heat safety risks.

Michelle Kerr

Grain Bin Safety Program Saves 15 Lives Since 2014

Local sponsors and specialized training enable critical rescues in rural communities, Nationwide says.

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Workplace Ergonomics and Safety

Ergonomic assessments can help organizations create safer work environments. The use of artificial intelligence in this field is poised to create even better results, if managed properly.

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Theo Award Overview

Learn more about applying for the Theo Award, recognizing employers for injury prevention and workers’ compensation excellence. The 2026 Theo Award application will open on November 11, 2025.

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