Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the Center for Construction Research and Training’s (CPWR) recent release of a new Data Bulletin that examines chronic health conditions in construction workers, which can include high blood pressure, heart conditions, stroke, cancer, hearing issues, arthritis, chronic pain, MSDs, anxiety, depression, and leading causes of death. Key findings included that… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. The Silent Damage of Workplace Hearing Loss Carrier Chronicles Empathy Isn’t Soft. It’s How Better Claims Get Built. Rx Professor 5 Critical Components of a Successful Return-to-Work Program Briotix Health Blog Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features NCCI’s recent release of a new report on the results and findings from its latest classification inspections, which are conducted in all NCCI states through its Classification Inspection Program. The program monitors for accurate and consistent application of the classification system to maintain its overall integrity – inspections of policyholder’s… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Quality Assurance in IMEs, Peer Reviews, and Functional Exams Emperion OnPoint We Named Ourselves After the Accounting. What Did We Expect? From Bob’s Cluttered Desk Early warning signs can keep workers comp claims from going off track… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new report from the California WCIRB that examines the factors shaping medical cost growth in the state’s workers’ comp system. The report notes that Medical service costs increased five percent in 2025, while several emerging trends influenced costs across the system: accelerating growth in certain services… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. The Carrier and TPA Perspective: You Want Me to Do What? Diary of a Retiree Dropout Protecting Workers in a Changing World of Work LWCC Blog The 20-Year-Old Screening Tool Insurers Still Aren’t Using ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note:… [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. The Bond Market Adjusts Claims Jon L Gelman Blog The Screening Tool That Cut Concussion Recovery From Months to Weeks ReduceYourWorkersComp Retention as ROI: The Business Case for Investing in Adjuster Development CompMed Insights Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California DWC’s recent release of a new RAND research report examining injured workers’ access to medical care and provider participation in the state’s workers’ comp system. The report is the first in a series of four annual RAND studies that will track injured workers’ access to medical care and… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from RxLogic and Healthesystems, of a new strategic partnership to advance pharmacy benefit management (PBM) capabilities for workers’ comp payers nationwide. Under the new partnership RxLogic will serve as the underlying platform supporting the Healthesystems PBM program, bringing together Healthesystems’ workers’ comp PBM expertise and RxLogic’s configurable technology… [Read more]