Workers' Comp

New Solutions Emerge as Health Care Organizations Confront Workforce Shortages

Health care organizations are turning to innovative staffing models, technology and employee support strategies to address persistent workforce shortages and strengthen operational resilience.

Rethinking the Role of the Claims Professional

California Cumulative Trauma Claims Nearly Double Since 2018, With SoCal Attorneys Driving Shift

The Quiet Speed Bump of Perceived Injustice

Workers’ Compensation Medical Price Growth Slows To 1.0% In June, NCCI Reports

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Treating Chronic Pain With Therapies Instead of Drugs

Other pain relief therapies hold substantial promise in defeating drug dependency.

NWCDC Presentation ‘Wish List’ Released

Update: The deadline to submit speaker proposals for the 2018 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo has been extended to March 9th.

States Split Over Mental Injury Claims

The difficulty in establishing objective medical opinion is an obstacle to handling workplace mental injury claims with any consistency.

Workers’ Comp Patient Transportation

In this Q&A, the VP of one workers’ comp service provider shares how to soothe a common pain point for injured workers: Getting to appointments on time.

Managing the Attorney Landscape

In the state-by-state world of workers’ comp law, national companies face challenges in finding the right attorneys.

Insurtech & Talent Crisis Crossroads: How successful claims operations maximize next generation technology & talent

Experts from the annual Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study will share their 2017 survey results on technology and talent best practices that are clearly differentiating high-performance claims organizations.

The Fragility of Life

When routine surgery went awry and upended a workers’ life, her nurse case manager guided her through physical and emotional recovery.

Adoption of Value-Based Care Continues

Tying payment to outcomes will require a paradigm mindset shift in workers’ comp.

Telemedicine Growing But Obstacles Remain

Diverse state regulations create hurdles that are impeding broader utilization of telemedicine.

Absence and Disability Forecast

Look for technology to continue to improve efficiency.

No Reprieve from Medical Costs Amid Rising Price of Care

Payers must remain focused on preventing claims and mitigating severity.

The Injured Worker’s Family

Incidents at work affect more than the injured. How can a nurse case manager help the family cope?

Going and Coming Rule Found Exempt in Workers’ Compensation Case

A Pennsylvania court calls into question the limitations on the going and coming rule.

Fear Not the Robot

Fear not, workers’ comp insurers. Robots and automation may create just as many jobs as they displace.

NWCDC 2018: Share Your Insights With Peers

Apply now to be a presenter at the 2018 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

Ahead of the Curve

Proactive risk managers can directly impact the direction of the workers’ comp industry.

In Good Faith

Failing to act in good faith in the handling of a claim can have devastating consequences.

Same Time, Next Year

With your input, we can build on this year’s success.

Coordination Closes Complex Claims

Like on the baseball diamond, a “double play” in workers’ comp demands a team mentality.

Shift Into Advocacy

The 2017 Teddy Award winners share their winning workers’ comp strategies.