Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features some additional cannabis coverage to complement recent weed-related writing here on WCW. In today’s RxProfessor post, Mark Pew is providing his thoughts on a couple of marijuana related articles, the first of which examines the differences between marijuana and hemp and the confusion it causes, especially in places where hemp,… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Riding The Telemedicine Train: Integrating Clinical Solution Tracks For Optimum Outcomes Safety National Conference Chronicles Doctors Can Change Opioid Prescribing Habits, But Progress Comes In Small Doses Kaiser Health News Weeding Out The Truth About Medical Marijuana ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note:… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement of the release of a comprehensive report from the state’s Task Force on Employee Misclassification. Last year, an audit by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) of 1% of New Jersey businesses found 12,315 workers were misclassified, resulting in $462… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Managing Pain Through the Power of Technology Safety National Conference Chronicles Women Workers Are at Greater Risk of Suicide or Overdose When Suffering a Lost-Time Injury Risk & Insurance Workers’ Comp Medical Provider Fraud—A Sum of Subtle Maneuvers MedMetrics… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Safety National’s recent announcement of its upcoming webinar on risk management technology, which has continued to evolve over the past decade alongside rapid advancements in and adoption of consumer technology. Safety National noted that these safety programs and systems have created new opportunities and new concerns, and in the webinar… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Measurement Outcomes in Workers’ Compensation Risk Management Safety National Conference Chronicles The coming recession’s impact on workers’ comp Managed Care Matters Employment Status: NCAA Division 1 Player Not an Employee Jon L Gelman Blog Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the continuation of our “Leaders Speak” series with another installment from Nikki Wilson, Director of Pharmacy Product Development at Coventry. Read Nikki’s new article at WorkCompWire by clicking here! If you missed Nikki’s first post, “As Access to Marijuana Increases, So Do the Questions We Need to Ask”, you can… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Workers’ Compensation Care Delivery – Thinking Out Of The Box Safety National Conference Chronicles How AI Advances ‘No-Touch’ Resolution of Workers Compensation Claims: Opinion Insurance journal Opinion | How a Doctor’s Note Improves Return-to-Work Results Risk & Insurance Editor’s Note:… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from Ametros of the release of its CareGuard Mobile App, which was created to help individuals injured in workers’ comp and personal liability cases manage medical settlement funds and MSAs. Ametros noted the app will provide members with real-time access to bill and transaction history details, savings from… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from the California WCIRB that its Governing Committee voted to submit a January 1, 2020 Advisory Pure Premium Rate Filing, which will propose advisory pure premium rates that will be on average approximately 5.7% below the average approved January 1, 2019 advisory pure premium rates. The WCIRB noted… [Read more]