Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new edition of NCCI’s Quarterly Economics Briefing, which examines the current state of the economy and the implications for workers’ comp insurance. In this edition’s “Drilling Down” section, NCCI examined employment and wage growth by state and economic Sector, noting that national employment is projected to… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. How One CEO Is Protecting Industrial Athletes with Ergonomics Risk & Insurance Hospital costs, Medicaid expansion, and workers’ comp Managed Care Matters Reducing Work Comp Costs in Manufacturing ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new study from the California WCIRB that examines overall trends of physical medicine treatment cost and utilization, and seeks to quantify potential substitution between physical medicine and opioid use early in the life of a claim. Key findings from the study included that overall, soft tissue… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Workers’ Comp Executives and Claims Professionals Agree: Here Are 3 Positive Developments in the Industry Risk & Insurance CMS Hosts Townhall Meeting to Address MSP Recovery Topics and Statute of Limitations MEDVAL Blog What to Say After an Employee is… [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 a new Guest Post from Dr. Dwight Robertson, the Medical Director EMPLOYERS, on ways that insurance carriers can reduce opioid addiction. In his post, Dr. Robertson covers the current state of the opioid epidemic, and how workers’ comp insurers are leading the way in reducing and preventing chronic opioid use… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. This University Is Looking to the Future of Insurtech Through the Eyes of Its Students Risk & Insurance III Forum: Insurance Vision for the Future Safety National Conference Chronicles Ohio BWC a force for growth, workplace safety, opioid solutions… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the TDI-DWC’s recent release of the results of its 2019 2019 Health Care Provider Performance Based Oversight (PBO) assessment. Providers were assessed on their performance in one of three categories, including: timely filing of Reports of Medical Evaluation; completeness of Work Status Reports; or documentation supporting why injured employees were… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Workers’ Comp Professionals Share 4 of Their Best Opioid-Fighting Tactics Risk & Insurance Oklahoma AG Sues 3 Opioid Distributors Insurance Journal Appellate Division Holds NJ Employer Must Reimburse Injured Worker for Cost of Medical Marijuana NJ Workers’ Comp Blog Editor’s… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of Sedgwick’s “Conversation threads for 2020” list, which covers major global industry trends that employers, risk management & HR professionals and carriers should watch for in the coming year. Key topics and trends from the list that Sedgwick experts expect to affect the industry in 2020 and beyond… [Read more]