Editor's Forum

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Labor Secretary: Cost Savings in California Workers’ Comp $1.3B Annually Insurance Journal Opinion | This Denied-Claims Data from Lockton Is Turning Heads Risk & Insurance 3 Critical And Simple Steps For Workers’ Comp Supervisor Training ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new Insights report from NCCI that examines “Mega” claims in workers’ compensation – extraordinary occurrences that exceed $10M and can also have a significant impact on the industry. NCCI noted that surprisingly, the number of mega claims jumped in 2016, but whether it was a one-time… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap concludes our time at the California Workers’ Comp & Risk Conference in beautiful Dana Point! It’s been a great trip, and no doubt everyone will be looking forward to next year! In related news today is the California WCIRB’s release of its quarterly update on California statewide insurer experience for the… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. The latest deal in workers’ comp services Managed Care Matters Hawai’i Small Employers Now Required to Have a Written Safety Program HEMIC Blog 19% Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease Proposed for Tennessee Insurance Journal Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features two acquisition announcements, starting with Paradigm Outcomes acquisition of Adva-Net, an ancillary network for high-acuity workers’ comp claim that provides services for comprehensive pain management, post-acute care management, and addiction recovery. Paradigm expects the acquisition to strengthen its specialty network footprint and capabilities, accelerate new product development, and complement its… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Facetime with Phil — Alternative Drug Categories for Pain Management myMatrixx Blog Sharing strategies to battle the opioid epidemic Ohio BWC Blog Essential Elements of Effective Work Comp Settlement Agreements ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the start of our time at the California Workers’ Comp & Risk Conference here in beautiful Dana Point! This year’s conference will kick off with an employer and stakeholder panel examining the state of workers’ comp in California, and the influence it has on national programs. Other session highlights include… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Lighter, Lower Cost Smart Clothing Shows Potential in Injury Rehabilitation, Prevention Insurance Journal The Opioid Crisis: What is the Government Doing About It? MEDVAL Blog UR Nation End of Month Regulatory News Summary UR Nation Editor’s Note: These links… [Read more]

oday’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the continuation of our “Leaders Speak” series with another installment from Mary O’Donoghue, Chief Clinical and Product Officer at MedRisk. Read Mary’s new article at WorkCompWire by clicking here! If you missed Mary’s first post, “Conservative Care and Patient Education Lead to Better Outcomes for Low Back Pain”, you can… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones of the launch of a new workers’ compensation insurance program for the state’s cannabis industry. The program was created by Atlas General Insurance Services, and is designed to accommodate workers’ compensation risks involved in all aspects of the cannabis industry, including growers,… [Read more]