This is the time of year when we reflect on all the blessings and gifts we are thankful for in our lives. We at WorkCompWire especially appreciate all the positive feedback and suggestions you have shared with us, as well as the support of our sponsors and advertisers. We will continue to work diligently to serve you, and look forward to being your trusted… [Read more]
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Humana Announces Intent to Acquire Concentra!
Visit WorkCompWire to learn more. We look forward to becoming your trusted source for timely news and information related to all facets of the Workers’ Compensation industry. Have a good week. Patrick J. Sullivan Managing Editor WorkCompWire
A Wicked Night in New York………
The subject line today is a bit misleading for those of you expecting a steamy, sordid or wretched tale from the Big Apple. Quite the contrary. The Editor and several WorkCompWire staff members spent the evening at the Gershwin Theatre taking in one of Broadway’s most popular productions, Wicked. A wonderful way to start the… [Read more]
The Future of Workers’ Compensation is ………… uncertain?
Today’s edition of WorkCompRecap, combined with news released last week and this week by two of the larger workers’ compensation insurers in the U.S., present a very troublesome glimpse into the near term future of workers’ compensation. Last week the CEO of American International Group (AIG), appearing live on CNBC, made the comment that… [Read more]
A Huge Victory for Payers!
Today’s edition of WorkCompRecap has one story I am particularly excited about. The lead story below describes a long running court case involving Arizona’s largest workers’ compensation insurer and a couple of ambulatory surgery centers. The litigation started back in 2003 when the ambulatory surgery centers filed suit seeking 100% of their billed charges,… [Read more]
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Distribution Channels are Changing Too!
Today’s edition of WorkCompRecap has a couple of stories about some of the changes and technology driven innovations on the “front end” of the workers’ compensation insurance distribution process. This is another great example of how insurers can use 3rd party technology solutions and specialized commercial packages to keep up with a rapidly changing… [Read more]
Is it a Trend or a Coincidence?
Last week one of the editions of our WorkCompRecap acknowledged two news stories describing recently launched programs that separately integrated the two main benefit components of workers’ compensation; medical and disability. Today’s edition of WorkCompRecap has two more stories around the related topics of “presenteeism” and the importance of employee “productivity”. That is four… [Read more]
Is There a Connection Between Workers’ Compensation and Diabetes?
Is There a Connection Between Workers’ Compensation and Diabetes? You Bet There IS! With an estimated 24 million people (about 8% of US population) now afflicted with this chronic disease, just about any experienced claims executive, case manager, occupational medicine professional, risk manager, employer or claims adjuster can tell you a story about… [Read more]
TGIF………..!
I am sure these words are being repeated by scores of attendees today as they head for the airport after a long week at this year’s National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. As reported by my long time friend and industry colleague Joe Paduda, there was plenty of buzz and… [Read more]
Innovative Efforts to Integrate Workers’ Compensation and Employee Benefit Programs
Day Two from Las Vegas! WorkCompRecap is once again publishing today from the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo which is produced by Risk & Insurance® magazine and LRP Publications, Inc. As usual, they done a great job with the show! Attendance this year appears to be strong and activity in… [Read more]