Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features One Call’s recent announcement that it will sponsor PhD research in systems engineering conducted by Senior Director of Continuous Improvement Omar Taha, under the supervision of The George Washington University. The research aims to demonstrate the impact of applying Lean Six Sigma as a continuous improvement methodology to improve delivery… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of the latest edition of WCRI’s CompScope Medical Benchmarks report, which examines the factors behind trends in medical payments per claim and other components of 18 states’ workers’ comp systems, including payments, prices, and utilization of medical care for injured workers. Highlights from the studies included that California… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Workers Compensation Medical Networks – Are You A Drive-by User? J&L Risk Management Blog A 40-Foot Fall, a Brain Injury and Broken Bones: One Worker’s Journey Back to His Life of Adventure Risk & Insurance Dispute Questionable Workers Comp Claims… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from Applied Underwriters that company founder Steve Menzies, along with the Quasha Group led by Quadrant Management will be acquiring the company. The transaction included the buyout of all other shareholders including the 81% of the 25 year old company’s stock held by Berkshire Hathaway. The transaction was… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Out Front Ideas “Cannabis Confusion” Presentation Highlights the Business Side of Legalization LCI Comp Blog How Technology Can Keep Injured Workers Happy and Unplug the Attorney Hotline Risk & Insurance Ensuring TPA Quality Control of Adjusters ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features NCCI’s release of a new Industry Roundtable segment, where president and CEO Bill Donnell engages with workers’ comp leaders on critical issues and trends impacting the industry today and in the future. In this installment, Donnell speaks with Pinnacol Assurance president and CEO Phil Kalin about industry transformation and disruption.… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. 5 Ways Telemedicine Can Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners in Workers’ Comp Risk & Insurance Five Things You May Not Know About Your Case Manager Inside Workers’ Comp Blog Honesty In Work Comp Claim Reporting – A Claim Handler’s… [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. 4 Drug Regimens in Workers’ Compensation That Should Raise Red Flags Risk & Insurance Forward-looking safety SFM Mutual Blog Slips, Trips, and Falls Account for Up to 15% of Workers Comp Claims ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s recent release of its Cost Monitoring Update on SB 863. The WCIRB had published a prospective estimate of the cost impact of SB 863 in October 2012 and has since continued to refine its estimates based on later data. Key findings from the latest update included that… [Read more]