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CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. My family’s trauma changed my world Ohio BWC Blog Hard Workers Comp Markets – The Silent Reasons Why J&L Risk Management Blog Mega Claims in Workers’ Compensation: The NCCI Weighs In Risk & Insurance Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new study from CWCI that measures changes in the volume and reimbursement of different types of medical services in the wake of incremental reforms to the California workers’ comp system enacted over the past 20 years. At the top of key findings was that the average… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Video: Topical Trends in 2019 Coventry Blog U.S. Court Upholds State Tax on Drugmakers to Defray Opioid Crisis Costs Insurance Journal Avoid Settlement Document Landmines ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check all… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of Mitchell’s Q3 2020 Industry trends report, which examines data-driven trends impacting the property and casualty industry, and provides insights, opinions and guidance as businesses navigate this new environment. One of the key articles in this edition examines the changing demographics of the insurance workforce, and how the… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. How a Risk Advisory Group Protected Health Care Workers During COVID-19 Risk & Insurance Kansas Health Dept.: Meatpacking Plants Have Highest Number of Active COVID Cases Insurance Journal 4 Steps to Avoid Hiring Your Next Workers’ Compensation Claim ReduceYourWorkersComp… [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. NJ Governor Patrick Murphy Signs Landmark COVID Compensation Law Jon L Gelman Blog Premium Audit Payroll Figures More Critical Due To COVID-19 J&L Risk Mangement Blog The Happy Birthday Lesson That Will Save Work Comp Costs ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s release of its 2019 California Workers’ Compensation Aggregate Medical Payment Trends report, which compares medical payment information from 2017 to 2019. The report examines medical payment and utilization trends by provider type, service locations and service types, as well as utilization and cost of opioid prescriptions and… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecapfeatures Coventry’s release of the fourth portion of its 2019 First Script Drug Trends Series Report, which examines “high impact” drug classes. The report notes that while categories like topicals, compound kits, combo packs, and specialty medications have proportionately low utilization, they can be associated with exponentially significant costs. Key findings included… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. How Engaging Workers and Leadership on Ergonomic Best Practices Can Improve Worker Safety Risk & Insurance The Perfect Pandemic Storm Jon L Gelman Blog Four things you need to do after an employee is injured SFM Blog Editor’s Note:… [Read more]