Workers' Comp

As the CDC Relaxes Its Opioid Guidance, Workers’ Comp Experts Are Keeping an Eye Out for Red Flags

After years of tightening limits, new federal guidelines are giving doctors greater leeway in prescribing opioids. Workers’ comp experts dive in to see how this could impact the industry.

Three Keys to Managing Psychosocial Barriers to Recovery

Stop Making Excuses: How to Keep Workers’ Comp Out of the Path of the U.S. Health Care Train Wreck

Workers’ Comp Power Broker Tina Schmitz on Industry Trends, Technology Challenges and More

Independent Medical Examinations Are Judged by Their Covers. How to Make Sure You Get It Right

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Conference Targets Next Steps for Employers

NWCDC leaders discuss what 2014 attendees can look forward to.

Access to Care May Come at a Premium

In the event of a provider shortage, payers may be compelled to shell out extra fees to get injured workers the treatment they need.

Regulatory Review

Significant workers’ comp regulatory developments from around the nation.

Is Injury During Drive Home Compensable?

Worker claims comp for injury that occurred half-on, half-off company property.

Litigation ‘More Than Tripled’ for Lost Time Claims

High-cost driver: One in nine workers’ comp claims in California involves attorneys.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Key workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Construction on the Upswing

Increased building brings with it an uptick in coverage, and some new designs.

Reimbursement Structure Overhaul Urgently Needed

An influx of new insureds is not the only risk that could delay the treatment of injured workers.

Advice for Employers as Congress Considers Fate of Backstop

Broker suggests ways companies can prepare as TRIA’s expiration date nears.

New Thinking: Opioids as a Last Resort Only

Study connects poor outcomes to early opioid treatment.

Start Managing Claims Before You Say, ‘You’re Hired’

Post-offer medical exams have much to offer employers, as long as they steer clear of pitfalls.

New Conference Track Targets Operational Aspects

New NWCDC educational track to address risk financing, culture change and more.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Key workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Opioid Strategies Net $20 Million in Savings

Changes implemented in Ohio over the last two years are successfully reducing opioid prescribing.

The Urge to Merge

Mergers and acquisitions in the workers’ comp space are game-changers, but not always in the best ways.

Frequent Opioid Abusers Rely On Prescriptions

New CDC findings on opioid abuse point to need for prescription curbs.

Pot’s Legalization Will Test Liability Standards

Changing laws and attitudes on marijuana use will shake up business liability exposures.

Making the Grade

Employers make jobs conditional on physical fitness.

Time to Rethink Drug Laws

Federal drug laws are woefully outdated.

Workers’ Comp Forecast for 2014

Seven issues keeping workers’ comp brokers up at night.