Open source, low cost prosthetics open a new field of possibilities for helping injured workers who’ve suffered an amputation.

NCCI’s latest findings reinforce the assertion that there are adverse effects when Rx fee schedules are set too high.

As violence in health care settings increases, awareness and de-escalation training for workers can go a long way toward preventing crises.  

Fear of litigation, complex regulations and misperceptions of disability are leading to few disabled workers being employed. 

Sophisticated pharmacy data allows workers’ comp payers to spot utilization red flags.

This year’s workers’ compensation conference helps make sense of a shifting regulatory environment and an increasing array of vendors and solutions. 

No industry is immune from workplace violence, and the onus is on employers to make work sites as safe as possible.

A severe burn case in a fast food restaurant results in a finding of permanent impairment.

Will Gaines’ unique career path gave him a deeply personal perspective on managing health and safety in the workplace.

Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

This year’s NWCDC will present a panel of experts discussing the nuances of current marijuana laws and what employers need to do to best manage risks and claims.

Tools are available to help employers improve claim intake, workforce planning, clinical care and return-to-work strategies.

Spending on prescription drugs accounts for a large share of workers’ comp medical costs, but utilization can be controlled.

Differing state laws allowing some form of marijuana use have made the crafting of corporate drug-free policies a real buzzkill.

A deliveryman courts serious injury when he disregards company policy and befriends a customer’s pet.

A more collaborative approach to claims is well suited to meet the over-arching goal of a healthy, productive workforce.

A woman is injured and traumatized after chasing a thief into a parking lot, but did the event occur in the course of her employment?

Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

With California’s closed drug formulary nearly a done deal, other states including Tennessee and Louisiana are exploring the idea.

Experts say it’s only a matter of time before hackers train their sights on the workers’ comp community.