Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Coventry’s release of the second portion of its 2019 First Script Drug Trends Series Report, which examines the trends within combined in-network and out-of-network channels to address the total view of prescription activity. Key findings included that both out-of-network prescription utilization and cost rose slightly from 2018; generic efficiency increased… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Work comp drug trends – costs and opioid use down, physician dispensers still a big problem Managed Care Matters What Challenges Are Small Businesses Facing Amid Return to Work After COVID-19? Risk & Insurance Workers Comp Email – Five Best… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board’s (NYCIRB) recent release of a research brief that examines COVID-19’s impact on the state’s workers’ comp system. The brief aims to provide a framework for understanding and estimating the direct impact of COVID-19 claims, and walks through areas like compensability and workforce segmentation,… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. How the Pandemic Has Accelerated the Future of Case Management  Risk & Insurance How to Master the ‘TAO’ of Successful Return To Work Inside Workers’ Comp 6 Tips for Successful Mediations by a Claim Handler ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features myMatrixx’s release of its 2019 Workers’ Comp Drug Trend Report, which highlighted a 6.1% decline in total drug spending and a 4.3% decrease in the number of prescriptions. Key findings included opioid improvements, including a decline of 10.7% in average spending on opioids from 2018-19, adding to an overall decrease… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. The Rise of Telemedicine in Workers’ Comp PC 360 MSP Court Decision Sends Warnings Signals to Primary Payers MEDVAL Blog Avoid Legal Issues After Settling A Workers’ Comp Claim ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources.… [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]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. How to Manage Workers’ Comp Claims and Litigation in the Age of Technology Risk & Insurance Webinar: Returning California to Work Safely CA State Fund Blog Effective Mediation Tips for Claim Handlers ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features NCCI’s recent release of a new Insights brief that examines motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in workers’ comp. The new brief is an update to a 2018 version, which found that frequency decreased for both MVAs and all claims from 2000-2011. However from 2011-2016, while the frequency of all workers’ comp… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new FlashReport from WCRI that presents a high-level view of changing costs of prescription drugs in workers’ comp across states, and found dermatological drugs are taking up a more prominent share of prescription payments in many states. Key findings included that payment shares for dermatologicals increased… [Read more]