Editor's Forum

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Research Roundup Managed Care Matters How We Can Better Use Technology to Manage Soft Tissue Injury Claims Risk & Insurance Oklahoma Says J&J ‘Deceitful’ Marketing Fed Opioid Epidemic; J&J Denies Wrongdoing Insurance Journal Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new study from WCRI addressing a long-standing debate about the role of workers’ comp prices in outcomes of injured workers – specifically what happens to outcomes when prices increase or decrease. Key findings from the study included that in areas where workers’ comp pays less than… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. NCCI – final takeaways Managed Care Matters Teva to Pay Oklahoma $85 Million to Avoid Trial Over Opioid Marketing Insurance Journal Use Collaboration, Technology for ADA Compliance and Positive Return to Work Outcomes ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [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 the release of a new report from NIOSH that aims to better illuminate impacts of drug overdoses in the workplace, especially since drug overdose fatalities continue increasing across the country. The study examined drug overdose deaths of workers occurring in US workplaces between 2011-2016. Key findings included that nearly half… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. NCCI AIS research review – Comparing work comp to group health Managed Care Matters A Doctor’s Take: What Workers’ Compensation Pros Should Know About Marijuana Risk & Insurance Oklahoma Senate OKs Workers’ Comp Reforms; Bill Goes to Governor Insurance Journal… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and BWC Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud of a proposal to give $1.5 billion back to Ohio employers this year following strong returns on the agency’s investments. The proposed rebate equals 88% of the premiums paid for the policy year that ended June 30, 2018… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Opioid Prescriptions Drop Sharply Among State Workers Kaiser Health News 21st Century Changes to Worker Health and Safety Safety National Conference Chronicles 5 More States Sue Purdue Over OxyContin Marketing Insurance Journal Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from Rising that the annual survey for its Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study is underway. This year’s edition will for the first time survey frontline claims professionals to examine alignment between industry leadership and staff who directly handle workers’ comp claims The 2019 study will also reprise previous years’… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. 2018 Work Comp results – key takeaways part 2 – the details Managed Care Matters Direct Written Premium Fell in California Workers’ Comp System in 2018 Insurance Journal 3 Common Missteps That Sway WC Disability Determinations Risk & Insurance Editor’s… [Read more]