Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the Texas Department of Insurance’s Workers’ Compensation Research and Evaluation Group release of a new report on health care cost and utilization in the Texas workers’ compensation system. The new report found that between 2012-2022, total health care costs declined 30%, from $1.15 billion to $812 million. Other key findings… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. CMS Releases 2023 WCMSA Metrics; Announces January Section 111 Penalties Webinar Tower MSA Blog Julian Robinson: ¡hablamos en español! Deconstructing Comp Podcast Concerns over pain-management alternatives prompt state audit Business Insurance Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features even more AI news, with the announcement from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) that its membership recently voted to adopt the Model Bulletin on the Use of Algorithms, Predictive Models, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by Insurer. While not a model law or regulation, the AI model bulletin… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Evolving Overdose Crisis Shakes Previously Effective Treatments Kaiser Health News How Connected Safety Solutions Can Help During Times of Labor Shortage Safety + Health Magazine California Workers Comp Premium Audit Guide For Employers J&L Risk Management Blog… [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! Leaders Speak 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… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Profit shifting aka work comp is funding the P&C industry’s losses. Managed Care Matters Five workers’ comp pharmaceuticals trends to watch out for in 2024 Insurance Business Arrowood Indemnity Company In Liquidation Jon L Gelman Blog Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features NCCI’s recent release of its latest Injury Characteristics & Insights dashboard, which provides an overview of the average cost of lost-time workers compensation claims, along with data and insights into Cause of Injury (COI), Nature of Injury (NOI), and Part of Body (POB) groupings. The dashboard highlights the latest industry… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the National Safety Council’s highlighting of the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) release of its Recovery Ready Workplace Toolkit. The new toolkit is aimed at providing guidance and resources for employers across private and public sectors and is designed to help employers prevent and respond more effectively to… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. FTC Chief Gears Up for a Showdown With Private Equity Kaiser Health News Claim File Reviews – End of Year Time Waster (Usually) J&L Risk Management Blog Addressing the ‘what-ifs’ of workplace violence Safety + Health Magazine… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new WCRI study that examined the time from injury to first medical service among injured workers across states before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. WCRI noted that “time to first service” provides insights for the understanding of access to medical care for workers with injuries, and… [Read more]