AmTrust’s Retail Risk Report dives into the types of injuries that are impacting the industry.

The workers’ compensation industry will face problems both new and familiar as it heads into 2020.

The law, which was designed to protect consumer’s privacy, may have unintended effects for the workers’ compensation and insurance industries.

Philadelphia-based law firm Pond, LeHocky, Stern and Giordano worked to get a workers’ compensation judge fired, but then she was reinstated.

The budding telemedicine industry promises to bring medical care to those who can’t access it, but professional liability issues could pose problems. 

Burnout, which can cause employees to become distracted and feel lethargic, can create workplace safety issues.

A new report found that workers’ compensation patients are more likely to receive physical therapy treatments and attend more appointments than those in group health. 

While safety efforts have been dedicated to preventing falls or crushing injuries, more can be done to prevent these five common work injuries.

Direct messaging capability connects providers and pharmacies with the information they need to deliver optimal patient care.

These jobs don’t appear risky, but BLS data shows that workers in this sector are getting injured more frequently than those on the factory floor.  

Omar Taha, senior director of continuous improvement at One Call, shared how his research on continuous improvement can help improve care for injured workers.

Because health care plays a big role in workers’ compensation, it is no surprise that the idea of pricing transparency is starting to trickle into the industry.

Paradigm’s chief executive officer of catastrophic care management, Kevin Turner details one crucial aspect that is bringing a holistic approach to workers’ comp: biopsychosocial analysis.

Attention speakers! The National Workers’ Compensation Conference is launching its 2020 show with fresh ideas and fresh leadership. Submit your proposal now to be a part of what’s next and share your best ideas with NWCDC attendees.

Baby boomers are expected to place greater demands on both the group health and workers’ comp industries due to comorbidities associated with advanced age.

Silvia Sacalis of Healthesystems details the different aspects of holistic care for injured workers and why each is important for a successful return-to-work.

This Kansas workers’ comp manager changed one school’s safety culture by focusing on proper training, work-life balance and the world of special education.

The company’s employee-driven culture prioritizes injured worker advocacy and helps get patients back to work rested and safe.

Employment tax revenue is just one sticking point in the fight over worker classification. Uber’s fate could signal an undoing of the gig economy business model – and a unique opportunity for insurers.

Data has linked MSDs to opioid overdoses. But there may be hope yet: implementing proper ergonomic practices.