Workers' Comp

U.S. Labor Market Shows Signs of Acceleration, Pointing to Stronger Workers’ Comp Payrolls

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May and job openings surged to their highest level since early 2024, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance.

EHS Staffing Gaps Leave Some Safety Managers Overseeing Far Larger Workforces

Workers’ Comp Medical Prices Vary Dramatically by State, With Fee Schedules Proving Key to Cost Control

NY Construction Fatalities Remain Elevated as Enforcement Weakens and Disparities Persist

From Automation to Augmentation: How AI Reshapes Workers’ Compensation

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Apply now for the 2016 Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Awards.

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Learn the quantifiable benefits of adding a nurse to your WC claim and where they can have the biggest impact.

Safety? There’s an App for That

Safety-focused mobile apps are helping employers reduce injury risk and keep employees engaged with safety.

Next Generation Health Care

The skills of physical therapists can be brought into play in addressing psychosocial return-to-work barriers.

Did Mental Trauma Arise Out of Employment?

After an employee experienced the onset of PTSD at a seminar, a court is asked to examine whether his mental injuries were indeed work-related.

Here’s Looking at You, Kid

The unusual source of a day care worker’s injury takes Adjuster X by surprise.

Oklahoma Opt-Out Law Ruled Unconstitutional

A state commission panel ruled that the appearance of equal treatment under the dual system was no more than a ‘mirage.’

Let’s Keep Adding Value

Focusing on improving outcomes will create a better health care system and benefit injured workers.

Employers Advised to Be More Proactive on Rx Drugs

The widespread epidemic of opioid abuse is affecting employers in ways that go beyond the scope of workers’ comp prescription costs.

High Court to Decide 3 Controversial WC Cases

Three closely watched cases in the Florida state supreme court have potentially significant repercussions.

Workers’ Comp Docket

Significant workers’ comp legal decisions from around the country.

Bringing Workers’ Comp Management Into the 21st Century

A software-based system leverages comprehensive data to give employers the best chance of turning indemnity claims into medical-only claims.

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Transparency’s Promise 

Claims of transparency abound but obfuscation persists. It falls upon risk managers to ensure their companies are getting what they pay for.

Managing Disability Challenges

Integrated disability management programs promise many benefits, but one size does not fit all.

Hidden Risks for Oil and Gas Workers

Sudden deaths among oil and gas workers have been linked to oxygen deficiency and the inhalation of hydrocarbon gasses and vapors.

Use Caution When Taking on Large Deductible Policies

A new report offers practical advice for employers considering a large-deductible workers’ comp policy.

Drug Dangers Beyond Opioids

Workers’ compensation payers are increasingly concerned about the risks associated with drugs prescribed in conjunction with opioid pain medication.

Top Injuries Cost More Than $1 Billion a Week

Liberty Mutual’s latest annual research concludes that the most disabling, nonfatal workplace injuries cost employers $62 billion in direct U.S. workers’ compensation costs.

Compounding ‘Conspiracy’ Case Goes to Court

A St. Louis court will hear arguments from pharmacies alleging that Express Scripts and its partners are plotting to drive them out of business.