Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new study from Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO), a PT outcomes management system provider, that examined the use of and outcomes for telerehabilitation for low back pain during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study examined 91,117 total episodes of care, 5,013 of which included or were exclusively… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. How data and AI/ML are shaping the future of claims management Sedgwick Blog Single Payer health insurance and worker’s comp Managed Care Matters COVID-19 and health care workers: Walsh reiterates that permanent rule likely before year’s end Safety + Health… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new legislative analysis from NCCI that focuses on three important topics: the gig economy/ independent contractors, single-payer health insurance, and the legalization of marijuana. The new report captures the latest developments on the topics as of June 1st, and explains how they could potentially impact the… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Talking about safety: Techniques for effective safety training and communication SFM Blog OSHA Investigating How 2 Workers Fell Into Chocolate Tank at Candy Plant Insurance Journal Tips and Traps to Effective Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the continuation of our “Leaders Speak” series with another installment from Linda Colsen, Senior VP of Product Management at One Call. Read Linda’s new article at WorkCompWire now! If you missed Linda’s first post, “Every Workers’ Comp Recovery Plan Requires This Key Element” you can catch up on that one… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Workplace ergonomics: Tips to create a neutral posture SFM Blog Silica dust a driving force behind rising rates of black lung, study suggests Safety + Health Magazine Work Comp Expectations Dictate Injured Worker Experience ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new analysis from CWCI that found that the types of drugs used to treat injured workers in California and the distribution of payments for those medications has shifted dramatically over the past decade. Key findings included that NSAIDs, often used as non-narcotic alternatives to treat pain,… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the National Safety Council’s promotion of National Safety Month in June, which it has recognized since 1996. NSC kicked off the month by focusing on the most common workplace injury: musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) with the MSD Pledge, a commitment to improve workplace safety, reduce MSD risk and enhance all workers’… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Leveraging wearables to improve worker safety Safety + Health Magazine Global insights: adopting an advocacy approach to workers’ compensation Sedgwick Blog How Student-on-Teacher Violence Is Creating Greater Workers’ Comp Exposures in Public Schools Risk & Insurance Editor’s Note: These links… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s recent release of its 2021 Fourth Quarter Experience Report, which provides updates on statewide insurer experience valued as of December 31, 2021. Key findings included that California written premium for 2021 was 2% below that for 2020 and 14% below that for 2019. The average charged rate… [Read more]