Workers' Comp

Kentucky Supreme Court Rules Last Exposure Rule Binds Insurers in Workers’ Comp Cases

Court rules Encova must pay mesothelioma benefits despite late entry into case, affirming that liability follows statutory exposure date.

Kentucky Supreme Court Affirms Jurisdiction in Cross-State Workers’ Comp Case

A Conversation with Alan Rook of MyMatrixx by Evernorth

Restaurant Worker Safety: Understanding the Hidden Costs Behind Kitchen Injuries

Remote Work Drives 40% Drop in Workers’ Comp Claims for Office Workers, but Overall Impact Remains Limited

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How Ecological Momentary Assessment and Other Behavioral Health Tools Can Impact Your Workers’ Comp Program

In the third installment of this series, Dr. John C. Peters discusses how reducing claim costs also presents a behavioral science challenge. 

Watch for These 4 Workers’ Comp Litigation Trends in 2022

From COVID-19 compensability disputes to whether marijuana is reimbursable, here are four litigation trends shaping workers’ comp.

How Asking 10 Questions Can Help Unearth Psychosocial Risk Factors in Workers’ Comp

A recent MedRisk webinar discussed the usefulness of the biopsychosocial model when aiding return to work efforts.

Opinion | Think Your EAP Can Stand Up to the Current Mental Health Crisis? This Workers’ Comp Expert Says Think Again

We haven’t seen the worst of the workforce behavioral health crisis. Reaching the employees who won’t reach out is key.

In New Jersey, a Topical Analgesic Costs $139. In Illinois, It’s $2,712. See the Problem, Workers’ Comp?

The dangers of dual prescribing and the sometimes staggering differential in the cost of prescription medications were two notable findings in a study by WCRI.

Workers’ Compensation Claims Mounting? A Collaborative Review Process Can Help

Utilizing claims reviews as an effective case management strategy is a sensible and necessary approach in workers’ compensation.

Liberty Mutual 2021 Workplace Safety Index Details Top Causes of Workplace Injuries

Data highlights pre-pandemic trends, but expert anticipates substantial impact to come.

Opinion | Concerned About a Shortage of Physicians to Treat Injured Workers? Hint: California’s Workers’ Comp Regulations Are To Blame

California’s workers’ comp system is unsustainable. Here’s why.

4 Safety Areas That Should Be Top of Mind for Farmers as Fall’s Harvest Wraps Up

As harvest season concludes, farmers should be aware of these fall and winter safety risks.

Can Virtual Reality Really Help Injured Workers with Pain, PTSD and Other Conditions?

At National Comp 2021, attendees heard firsthand from a PTSD survivor how virtual reality can be used to treat workplace trauma and pain.

National Comp Session Identifies Three Regulatory Trends Impacting the Industry in 2022 and into 2023

A session at 2021 National Comp discussed which trends and issues will be prominent in both 2022 and beyond.

On the Long Road to Recovery from COVID-19, Physical Therapy Is Key to Return-to-Work for Millions

A growing body of studies shows physical therapy plays a significant role in addressing long-term COVID-19 symptoms.

2022’s Top Workers’ Comp Legal and Regulatory Trends

Cannabis, telemedicine and CMS changes are just a few of the trends that should be on radar for the workers’ comp community.

6 States Require Workers’ Comp Insurers to Reimburse Medical Marijuana. Is Your State One of Them?

This guide can help you understand the regulations in your state.

How a Focus on Caring for Injured Workers Catapulted General Mills to a 2021 Teddy Award

General Mills has gone above and beyond in advocating for its injured workers, earning the company a 2021 Teddy Award.

In Case You’re Still Not Convinced, a WCRI Study Documents That Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Are a Valuable Tool in the Opioid Crisis

Physical therapy and pain management intervention proved productive in replacing opioids as methods to control pain in injured workers.

Opinion | Workers’ Comp Claims Professionals, Know This: Burnout Affects You Too

Making sure frontline claims professionals are included in the conversations around how to prevent professional and personal burnout is necessary for them to thrive.

Do You Know What Kids’ Chance Is and What It’s Doing for the Families of Injured Workers?

Kids’ Chance provides an opportunity for everyone in the workers’ comp industry to come together and make dreams come true for the children of injured workers.

Trade Associations Will Pay Own Attorneys’ Fees After Challenging Workers’ Compensation Presumption Laws

When the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission worried first responders wouldn’t receive benefits from COVID, it enacted its own presumption laws, causing two trade associations to file suit.

Want to Reduce Injured Worker Stress? An Onsite Physical Therapist Can Help

Physical therapists could be the perfect resource for injured workers struggling with stress and other mental health issues.