Editor's Forum

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Report: Texas Work Comp Insurers See More than 44K COVID-19 Claims by Mid-February Insurance Journal Examining Social Determinants of Health: The Whole Person Approach Inside Workers’ Comp The Real Price of Working From Home: What the Pandemic Shows Us… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new report from WCRI that provides a national inventory of cost containment strategies used in all 50 states and 3 federal workers’ compensation programs as of the first of the year. WCRI’s inventory includes tables of statutory provisions, administrative rules, and processes used by states from… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Reflections On WCRI’s Recent Virtual Annual Conference Workers’ Comp Insider Facilities, fee schedules, and what should be your takeaway Managed Care Matters WCRI COVID-19 Impact and Effect on Claims and Medical Treatment J&L Risk Management Blog Editor’s Note: These links… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features The Transitions’ announcement of its next free webinar, which focuses on influence – an essential commodity for a new generation of leaders that can help accomplish goals and bring visions to reality. The Transitions notes that influence can be gained through numerous activities, and giving employees opportunities to build influence… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Chronic pain, opioids, and other drugs – the latest research Managed Care Matters Groups Opposing Bill to Create California Medical Provider Network Option for Workers Insurance Journal The Future of COVID-19—Vaccines and the Trajectory of Care ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These… [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!

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. What Cognitive Psychology Has to Teach Risk Professionals Risk & Insurance UCSF and Johns Hopkins University Launch Digital Trove of Opioid Industry Documents John L Gelman Blog WCRI 2021 State of the States Presentation – The Past Rules J&L Risk… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Michigan’s announcement that as vaccine distribution ramps up, the state has formed a new Return-to-Office Workgroup to provide the governor recommendations that will also inform MDHHS orders and MIOSHA rules. The group includes business, labor, and public health experts, and will provide ongoing and evolving guidance. An extension of MIOSHA’s… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features NCCI’s release of a new Insights brief on potential COVID-19-related impacts to the NCCI-managed Residual Market Pools. The residual market is generally comprised of small policies, a significant number of which are in the construction industry. Key findings, while preliminary for getting a full understanding of COVID’s effect, were apparently… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Addressing Long-Haul COVID Complaints in the Workplace Risk & Insurance COVID-19 Is NOT an Occupational Disease Insurance Thought Leadership Getting OnBoard With New York’s Regulatory Changes Inside Workers’ Comp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources.… [Read more]