Editor's Forum

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Is CMS Pre-Approval Required for MSAs? No, But Workers’ Comp Pros Should Still Tread Carefully Risk & Insurance Calif. top court to consider employer liability for COVID infections Business Insurance Workers Comp Field Case Managers Still Great Risk Management… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the DEA’s announcement that it recently hosted the first DEA Family Summit on the Overdose Epidemic for families from across the country who have experienced the profound loss of a child due to a drug overdose or poisoning. The Family Summit seeks to advance public awareness efforts in our communities… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Study reveals high COVID-19 mortality rates among labor, retail and service workers Safety + Health Magazine Tagged or flagged: Social media investigations Sedgwick Blog Is Medicare-For-All a Prescription for Infectious Diseases in the Workplace? John L Gelman Blog Editor’s Note:… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new Insights report from NCCI that examines COVID-19 workers’ comp presumption legislation across the country and provides the latest updates on items in progress as of June 1st. Key areas of examination included how many states have established COVID-19 workers compensation presumptions since the start of… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. US Supreme Declines to Review Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Issue John L Gelman Blog How technology can help providers fight back against the opioid epidemic Healthcare IT News Insurers, Self-Insureds Now Facing $9B in Black-Lung Liabilities, Milliman Says Insurance Journal Editor’s… [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. Why Smart Leaders Tune in to Workplace Stress and Mental Health Risk & Insurance Things work comp can/should learn Managed Care Matters “Structured Settlements” with Brad Cantwell – Season 3, Episode 38 ADJUSTED Podcast Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from the National Safety Council and Pacira BioSciences of the launch of their partnership and the Connect2Prevent program, an employee-family educational program that increases awareness and prevention of opioid addiction. NSC noted that it has created a comprehensive curriculum designed to educate employees on the risks associated with… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new FlashReport from WCRI that found that payments for dermatological agents have continued to increase, driven by increased dispensing of higher-priced drug products either from physicians’ offices or from mail-order pharmacies. The report, Interstate Variation and Trends in Workers’ Compensation Drug Payments: 2018Q1 to 2021Q1, examines… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. House passes bill expanding federal employees’ access to treatment under workers’ comp program Safety + Health Magazine COVID-19 on the Brain: Neurological Symptoms Persist in Majority of Long-Haulers John L Gelman Blog Medical Only Claims Analysis – Little Claims That… [Read more]