Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from RIMS of the release of its new report on Foreign Voluntary Workers Compensation, which seeks to demystify the subject and note that it’s not just for US travelers. The new report aims to provides an overview and cover the advantages of FVWC policies, as well as key… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Buying Workplace Wearables? 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Vendor Risk & Insurance Opioid Dispensing Trends & Alternatives For Pain Management Safety National Conference Chronicles Workers on Coronavirus Front Lines Fear Protections Are Inadequate Insurance Journal Editor’s Note: These links… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features NCCI’s release of a new Insights piece that offers its perspective on the effect of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the workers’ compensation industry, including compensability and economic impact. NCCI notes that the answer to whether coronavirus is compensable is “maybe.” While WC laws provide compensation for “occupational diseases” that arise out… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. How Shaming Works to Improve Workplace Safety: Viewpoint Insurance Journal NIOSH Tackles Total Worker Health Safety National Conference Chronicles WCRI Annual Conference 2020 – Aging Workforce Claims J&L Risk Mangement Blog Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Mitchell’s recent release of its Q1 2020 Industry Trends report, in which executives share insights on strategies for improving claims processing accuracy and efficiency; predictions for the 2020 workers’ compensation market, and more. Receiving significant attention in this edition is the concept of “Humane Automation” which notes that as companies… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Claims Adjusters Spend Too Much Time on Compliance: What Tools Might Help? Risk & Insurance Key Finding from WCRI Studies Safety National Conference Chronicles Disability Planning Services in Workers’ Compensation ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources.… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the continuation of our “Leaders Speak” series with another installment from Shawn Deane, General Counsel at Ametros. Read Shawn’s new article at WorkCompWire by clicking here! If you missed Shawn’s first post, “Perspectives on the Benefits of Professional Administration – Part I”, you can read it by clicking here. Many… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Opioids in workers’ compensation – what’s the latest research and what can you do Managed Care Matters Mental Health for Injured Workers Safety National Conference Chronicles Three Keys to Successful Return to Work ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new case study from Coventry that examines the importance and utility of pharmacy nurses – specially trained case managers who focus on at-risk claims due to emerging and complex pharmacy utilization. The paper notes that a recent survey of public health experts predicted 650,000 people could… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the TDI-DWC Research & Evaluation Group’s release of its 2020 Return to Work Report, which examined RTW outcomes between 2007-2017, including the percentage of injured employees who initially return to work after their injury; the percentage who remain at work; and the average days away from work. Key findings included… [Read more]