Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features WCRI’s release of the latest edition of its CompScope Benchmarks reports, which provide in-depth analysis of trends in claim costs as well as the impact of reforms in 18 state workers’ compensation systems. The 19th edition of the studies analyze workers’ comp claims data over a period of years, and… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Pot, Pills, and People Safety National Conference Chronicles Drug Firm Executives Charged with Opioid Distribution Conspiracy Insurance Journal The 411 on Functional Capacity Evaluations ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check all links, but are… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features CWCI’s release of a new report that examined the Independent Medical Review process in California and found that after dipping for the first time ever in 2017, the number of IMR decision letters rose to an all-time high in 2018. Key findings included that IMR outcomes were fairly stable, as… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. California’s State Fund is on the way to making UR work way better Managed Care Matters Audit Criticizes Spending Practices of KEMI Execs Insurance Journal 6 Ways Insurance Companies Control Workers’ Comp Claim Leakage ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead… [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. Research roundup Managed Care Matters Montana Passes Workers’ Compensation Law for Firefighters Insurance Journal Confusion and Workers’ Comp Abbreviations Can Add to Costs ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check all links, but are not… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott that the state will receive an additional $24 million in funding from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to supplement the State Opioid Response grant program. To date, Texas has been awarded more than $176 million in federal funding related to fighting… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new report from WCRI on workers’ comp laws that is geared toward helping stakeholders understand macro-level differences and general tendencies across jurisdictions. Key areas of evaluation for the report include how many states/provinces allow individual or group self-insurance; how maximum and minimum payments for temporary and… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Opinion | Workers’ Comp and the Talent Gap: Let’s Get to Work Risk & Insurance Mega Loss Trends in Workers’ Compensation Safety National Conference Chronicles RIMS 2019 – Workers’ Comp Related Sessions That Stand Out ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Genex Services’ announcement of the launch of its new “Unity” managed care platform, which aims to help alleviate some of the burdens adjusters face on a daily basis and provide case managers with information anytime, anywhere. Genex noted that the new platform was designed to operate as the intelligent hub… [Read more]