Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a free research brief from NCCI that examines closed drug formularies in workers’ comp, which have recently garnered increased attention among states as a pharmacy utilization management tool to provide evidence-based guidance to physicians prescribing drug treatments for injured workers. The new report looks at post-implementation prescription… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from Carisk Partners that it has selected Uber Health as its transportation partner for assisting injured workers in getting to and from their medical appointments. Carisk noted that Uber Health offers seamless coordination of services, with all scheduling handled through a web-based dashboard, allowing a clear overview of… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. State of the California System Safety National Conference Chronicles Settlements with “Reasonably Expected” Medicare beneficiaries: What are the WCMSA Requirements? Franco Signor Blog At Oklahoma Trial, J&J Opioid-Sales Tactics Called a ‘Smart Strategy for Drug Dealer’ Insurance Journal Editor’s Note:… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new study from WCRI that examines the association between health insurance for non-work-related conditions and outcomes that workers experience after a work-related injury. Key findings included that workers with employer-sponsored health insurance who experienced workplace injuries (compared to injured workers without health insurance) reported faster time… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Workers’ Compensation and “Medicare for All” Safety National Conference Chronicles Doctors Not to Blame for All Opioid Misuse; Friends, Family Also Played Roles Insurance Journal 5 Things People Get Wrong About Medical Marijuana in Workers’ Comp Risk & Insurance Editor’s… [Read more]

In today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Coventry’s release of a new white paper entitled “Careful Planning Can Blunt Nature’s Impact on Workers’ Compensation” that examines how proper disaster plans can help ensure safeguards and help workers following a major disruption. The paper notes that while too few states have adopted specific operational and regulatory plans… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Managing Pain Without Opioids Safety National Conference Chronicles A reminder – work comp is a tiny part of medical care Managed Care Matters 7 Workers’ Compensation Legal Decisions and Their Impact on the Industry Risk & Insurance Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

In today’s issue of WorkCompRecap we announce a new leader, and the publishing of their new post in WorkCompWire’s exclusive “Leaders Speak” section, which features leaders from the Workers’ Compensation Industry, and focuses on issues that are timely, relevant, and thought provoking. Are you ready?? Find out who our new featured leader is right now… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features One Call’s announcement that it has implemented its ride-sharing service, RelayRIDE, with Invest in America’s Veterans Foundation (IAVF), a Florida-based non-profit that helps homeless veterans and their families nationwide obtain affordable housing, transportation and other supportive services. The partnership will allow veterans to request free and independent transportation to-and-from medical… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Data Science and Human Centered Design Safety National Conference Chronicles The Golden Rule, Part Two Managed Care Matters Ohio Doctor Now Faces Murder Charges in Painkiller Overdose Deaths Insurance Journal Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We… [Read more]