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

As more states adopt PTSD presumption laws for first responders and other at-risk workers, payers face new challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and long-term claim management. A thoughtful, collaborative approach is key to achieving better outcomes.

The Marie Pattern: Why Your Safest Employees Are Suddenly Getting Hurt

Active Employer Involvement Can Cut Workers’ Compensation Costs

Workforce Absence Landscape Faced Regulatory Rollbacks and Rising Employee Expectations in 2025

Reducing Workers’ Comp Costs Through Care-First Strategies

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Learn how to help adjusters achieve good results for payers and workers’ compensation claimants.

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A case of mistaken identity helps out a claims adjuster during an investigation.

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NWCDC leaders discuss what 2014 attendees can look forward to.

Reimbursement Structure Overhaul Urgently Needed

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

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Employers make jobs conditional on physical fitness.

Incentive Program Nets Employers $20 Million

A unique program is giving Wash. employers serious motivation to keep injured workers on the job.

Advice For Proposing NWC Session Topics And Speakers

Guidance for proposing speakers and topics to present at the national conference.

The Defeat of Lupe

A routine back injury evolves into chronic pain.

Protecting The Boom

Baby boomers are delaying retirement, which has benefits as well as risks for employers.

Tragic Taxi Ride

A 49-year-old chemist working in Frankfurt, Germany, was left paralyzed after an accident.

Down for the Last Time

An already fragile bank teller is knocked down and cannot get back up, thanks to her appetite for prescription painkillers.