Workers' Comp

From Data to Better Outcomes: MedRisk CEO Sri Sridharan on the Future of Workers’ Comp

MedRisk CEO Sri Sridharan discusses how the company is using its vast workers’ compensation data, AI and provider insights to improve patient care, optimize medical costs and create stronger partnerships across the claims ecosystem.

New Solutions Emerge as Health Care Organizations Confront Workforce Shortages

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

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Regulatory Review

A round-up of nationwide regulatory changes affecting the workers’ compensation industry.

Nurses Provide Frontline Care

The real impact of nurses on workers’ comp claims outcomes is largely overlooked.

Hunting ADA Violations

Heightened scrutiny by the EEOC and DOL fuels litigation and shows a need for greater employer awareness.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Significant workers’ compensation decisions from around the country.

Does Exclusive Remedy Block Supervisor’s Suit Against Coworker?

A court must decide whether post- bar-hopping injury occurred within the course of employment.

Investing in a Safer Future

Nine projects being funded by the Ohio BWC strive to create safer workplaces in Ohio and across the rest of the country.

Workers’ Compensation Conference Program Released

NWCDC’s presentations offer leading-edge strategies from employers and other experts to mitigate workers’ comp and disability challenges.

Presumption of Responsibility

Designating certain diseases as work hazards speeds up claims and streamlines the system, but may increase costs.

Bundled Care’s Place in Workers’ Comp

Bundled care programs are one alternative care model emphasizing quality over quantity.

Did Parking Lot Fall Occur in Course and Scope of Employment?

A teacher is injured when she slips and falls on ice on her way into work. Was it in the course and scope of employment?

Workers’ Comp Docket

Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Regulatory Review

A round-up of nationwide regulatory changes affecting the workers’ compensation industry.

Bluegrass State Leads the Opioid Fight

Kentucky, long poisoned by the opioid epidemic, is turning its experiences into strategies that can help other states drive change.

In Support of Monitoring

The benefits of prescription drug monitoring programs are clear, but some states could be better utilizing them.

Legislation to Collateralize Workers’ Comp

Some states want fully liquid collateral backing large deductible workers’ comp programs.

Reaping the Rewards of Benefits Integration

Participants in the 2016 DMEC Annual Conference shared ideas on benefits integration and effective wellness strategies.

TPA Consolidation: Is Bigger Always Better?

TPA consolidation in the market creates confusion for some employers. But size isn’t the only criteria that determines fit.

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Grow Operations Coming to Terms With Risk

As the cannabis industry grows and matures, it is becoming savvier about worker safety and risk management.

Compounding and Rampant Care in Workers’ Comp

State oversight can help rein in compounding, but inroads can also be made from within claims payer and managed care organizations.

Healthier Workforce, Healthier Bottom Line

Programs that focus on total worker health are becoming an integral part of the way companies manage employee safety and workers’ comp costs.