Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Insurity’s announcement that it is partnering with ODG by MCG to enhance its predictive analytics solution for claims triage. Insurity noted that ODG’s medical treatment and return-to-work guidelines add important claims analytics that can further enhance the accuracy of its predictive models when forecasting claim severity. The ODG data will… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. COVID-19 and workers’ comp: Compensability and other trends SFM Blog 8 Tips to an Effective Return to Work Program ReduceYourWorkersComp The Workers Comp Self Insurance Risk No One Talks About J&L Risk Management Blog Editor’s Note: These links lead… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecapfeatures the release of a new study from WCRI that found for injured workers with low back pain (LBP) only injuries, early initiation of PT is associated with lower utilization and costs of medical services and shorter duration of temporary disability (TD). Key findings from the study included that later timing of… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Sedgwick: Burden of Proof on COVID-19 Shifting to Workers’ Comp Writers AMBest TV Keeping employees safe and engaged while working from home SFM Blog Catastrophically Injured Workers: How to Protect the Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links… [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]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features WCRI’s announcement of a new free webinar to discuss the delivery of medical care and return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. WCRI President and CEO John Ruser will be joined by senior research fellow Dr. Randy Lea, an orthopedic surgeon and hospital chief medical officer in Columbus, OH as… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Facebook, Apple and Google Know Ergonomics Is Key to Workforce Productivity Risk & Insurance Workers Comp Android Apps – Journey Down The Rabbit Hole Again J&L risk Management Blog Is Your Workplace Safe2Work? Inside Workers’ Comp Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features State Fund’s recent announcement that it plans to distribute a dividend of about $75 million to its qualifying policyholders with policies that took effect between January 1 and August 26, 2020. The dividend equates to about 10% of the estimated annual premium reported during the period. State Fund also noted… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. 5 Legit Workers’ Comp Info Hubs with Free Safety Resources to Manage COVID-19 Risk & Insurance California bill would extend COVID-19 order for essential workers Business Insurance Investigate Work Comp Claims Early And Thoroughly ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s recent release of its Quarterly Experience Report, which provides updates on statewide insurer experience valued as of March 31, 2020. Key findings included that written premium for Q1 2020 is 5% below that of Q1 2019; the average charged rate for Q1 2020 is 7% below 2019… [Read more]