Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s announcement that following review and discussion of the latest data and analysis, its Governing Committee has decided it will not submit a mid-year 2019 advisory pure premium rate filing. The WCIRB noted that it established a guideline in 2011 stating that mid-year filings would generally not be… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new report from NCCI that explores the relationship between changing workforce demographics and workers compensation claim frequency. NCCI noted that recent declines in frequency, to the tune of almost a third by some measures, have coincided with a period of significant changes in the US labor… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Rethinking Pain from the Neck Up Experts in WC California Dynamex Decision – Another Workers Comp Crisis Recycled? J&L Risk Management Blog 4 Indicted in North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Bribery Scheme Insurance Journal Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from Travelers that it has seen an almost 40% reduction in the use of opioids among injured construction workers it has helped as a result of its Early Severity Predictor model and pharmacy management program. The Early Severity Predictor is the company’s predictive model that helps forecast which… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. What worked then, works now. Managed Care Matters LA WCAC Holds Forum on Chronic Pain Guideline Update LCI Comp Blog Intervention Claims In Workers’ Compensation ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check all links, but… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Paradigm’s announcement that it has acquired case management company Restore Rehabilitation, which provides field coverage in 27 states and nationwide telephonic coverage. Paradigm noted that it expects the acquisition to strengthen its Complex Care Solutions division. Last year, the division expanded the scope of its advisory solutions through the acquisition… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Case Managers: are we “professionals?”​ Experts in WC Employer compliance supervisor is BWC’s Fraud Finder of the Year Ohio BWC Blog 3 Elements Needed In Workers’ Comp Medical Networks ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources.… [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. Purdue Pharma Owners Sued by New York Over Opioid Addiction Epidemic Insurance Journal Recovery Environment and Medical Care for Injured Patients Health Professional Radio 2 Ways To Help Injured Workers Get By With A Little Help From Their Friends… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Out Front Ideas’ announcement of its next free webinar, which notes that as business has become increasingly globalized, risk management has followed. In the webinar a panel will discuss challenges and opportunities that arise from handling risk in a global marketplace, including regulatory challenges and how to address them; industry… [Read more]