Editor's Forum

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Research Roundup Managed Care Matters FDA Warns Against Sudden Discontinuation of Opioid Medications Healthesystems Blog New York City May Ban Pre-Hire Marijuana Tests for Many Job Applicants Insurance Journal Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features US Physical Therapy’s announcement of its third acquisition in almost as many years of providers of industrial injury prevention services. The first two acquisitions were in 2017 and 2018. The new acquisition specializes in delivering injury prevention and care, post offer employment testing, functional capacity evaluations and return-to-work services across… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the Texas Department of Insurance’s note that it has begun testing the use of Artificial Intelligence for reviewing insurance policies. TDI noted that AI reviews have the potential for dramatic improvements in efficiency, since they happen nearly instantaneously compared to the current process of digging through multiple databases and having… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Lessons Culled From Early Innings of AI Insurance Thought Leadership Generational differences – Issues to consider when managing workers’ compensation claims Sedgwick Connection Why Work Comp Claims Become Old Dog Claims ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features a new post from “The RxProfessor” Mark Pew that examines the complexities of tapering polypharmacy regimens that include opioids. Mark starts with a piece on using a mix of alternative methods to help treat chronic pain while also reducing the use of opioids, and continues with another that looks at… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. AI for WC Claims: Humble Pie in the Sky Insurance Thought Leadership CA Nurses Lack Workers’ Comp Protection Afforded Other First Responders, Say Lawmakers Risk & Insurance U. of Kansas Business School Creates Insurance, Risk Management Program Insurance Journal Editor’s… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California DWC’s release of a new progress report on its Independent Bill Review (IBR) program, which is used to resolve billing disputes for medical treatment and medical-legal services provided to injured workers. Key findings from the first five years of data included an average of 165 IBR applications received… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Single Payer Healthcare and Workers’ Compensation Safety National Conference Chronicles Can Someone Tell Me What A PBM Does? Kaiser Health News How to Build Your Return to Work Program ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We… [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. Exclusive: Pain-care specialist agrees to testify against Purdue, other drug makers Reuters Opinion | Less CBD, More CBT: Exploring the Mind/Body Connection in Workers’ Comp Risk & Insurance Arkansas Judge Refuses to Dismiss Claims Against Opioid Drug Makers… [Read more]