Workers' Comp

Injectable Therapies: A Growing Cost Driver in Workers’ Compensation

Injectable treatments increasingly used in workers’ compensation medical care, with use and cost varying widely: WCRI.

Enlyte’s Dave Torrence Explains Why Integration Is Key to Managing Workers’ Comp Costs

Hawaii Supreme Court Reinforces High Bar for Challenging Workers’ Comp Claims

Tennessee Supreme Court Clarifies Workers’ Comp Standard for Pre-Existing Conditions

The Direct PT Paradox: Better Outcomes, Lower Adoption

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Safety? There’s an App for That

Safety-focused mobile apps are helping employers reduce injury risk and keep employees engaged with safety.

Next Generation Health Care

The skills of physical therapists can be brought into play in addressing psychosocial return-to-work barriers.

Did Mental Trauma Arise Out of Employment?

After an employee experienced the onset of PTSD at a seminar, a court is asked to examine whether his mental injuries were indeed work-related.

Here’s Looking at You, Kid

The unusual source of a day care worker’s injury takes Adjuster X by surprise.

Oklahoma’s Pretzel Logic

A veteran risk manager takes issue with a recent decision by the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Oklahoma Opt-Out Law Ruled Unconstitutional

A state commission panel ruled that the appearance of equal treatment under the dual system was no more than a ‘mirage.’

Let’s Keep Adding Value

Focusing on improving outcomes will create a better health care system and benefit injured workers.

Employers Advised to Be More Proactive on Rx Drugs

The widespread epidemic of opioid abuse is affecting employers in ways that go beyond the scope of workers’ comp prescription costs.

High Court to Decide 3 Controversial WC Cases

Three closely watched cases in the Florida state supreme court have potentially significant repercussions.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Bringing Workers’ Comp Management Into the 21st Century

A software-based system leverages comprehensive data to give employers the best chance of turning indemnity claims into medical-only claims.

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Rising Use of Detox

Detox programs can help reduce long-term workers’ comp costs, but they are few and far between.

Transparency’s Promise 

Claims of transparency abound but obfuscation persists. It falls upon risk managers to ensure their companies are getting what they pay for.

Managing Disability Challenges

Integrated disability management programs promise many benefits, but one size does not fit all.

Hidden Risks for Oil and Gas Workers

Sudden deaths among oil and gas workers have been linked to oxygen deficiency and the inhalation of hydrocarbon gasses and vapors.

Use Caution When Taking on Large Deductible Policies

A new report offers practical advice for employers considering a large-deductible workers’ comp policy.

Drug Dangers Beyond Opioids

Workers’ compensation payers are increasingly concerned about the risks associated with drugs prescribed in conjunction with opioid pain medication.

Top Injuries Cost More Than $1 Billion a Week

Liberty Mutual’s latest annual research concludes that the most disabling, nonfatal workplace injuries cost employers $62 billion in direct U.S. workers’ compensation costs.

Compounding ‘Conspiracy’ Case Goes to Court

A St. Louis court will hear arguments from pharmacies alleging that Express Scripts and its partners are plotting to drive them out of business.