Editor's Forum

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. 4 Drug Regimens in Workers’ Compensation That Should Raise Red Flags Risk & Insurance Forward-looking safety SFM Mutual Blog Slips, Trips, and Falls Account for Up to 15% of Workers Comp Claims ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s recent release of its Cost Monitoring Update on SB 863. The WCIRB had published a prospective estimate of the cost impact of SB 863 in October 2012 and has since continued to refine its estimates based on later data. Key findings from the latest update included that… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from regional managing general agent (MGA) and third-party administrator Salus Workers’ Compensation that it has completed its acquisition of full-service wholesaler and managing general underwriter (MGU) Method Insurance Services. As a result, Method will form Salus’ wholesale and MGU division and strengthen the company’s sales and underwriting capabilities,… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. First responder legislation trend continues Sedgwick Blog Early workplace injuries predict future lost-time claims: Study Business Insurance Stop Making Excuses – Focus on Return to Work ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check all… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission’s recent announcement that this month the RETAIN-CT project was launched as a pilot in the Greater Hartford region. RETAIN is an early return-to-work initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to prevent long-term disability, and in Connecticut is being piloted with workers’ comp claimants… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. How Technology Can Help Prevent Medical Provider Fraud Risk & Insurance PTSD legislation increasing costs, not care Business Insurance Stop Making Excuses – Focus on Return to Work ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the Louisiana Department of Health’s recent release of its Opioid Response Plan, the first of its kind for the state. The plan aims to reduce Louisiana’s opioid epidemic with strategies to address the under-reporting of opioid deaths, enhance monitoring of opioid prescriptions, and increase access to treatment services. The Department… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Combating the Devastating Cycle of Prescription Cascades and Other WC Drug Cost Drivers Risk & Insurance What’s causing the rise of psychological IMEs in workers’ comp? Inside Workers’ Comp Reduce Workplace Risk With a Solid Plan of Attack 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. What is resiliency and why does it matter? Sedgwick Connection What’s up with California work comp? Managed Care Matters WC Centers of Excellence – Exciting New Medical Trend J&L Risk Management Blog Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]