Cambridge, MA – Total costs per workers’ compensation claim in Michigan for non-COVID-19 claims in 2020 were stable, the result of offsetting factors, according to a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). Although medical payments and benefit delivery expenses per claim decreased, there was rapid growth in indemnity benefits per claim, which… [Read more]
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WCRI: Chiropractic Care for Workers with Injuries Varied Greatly Across 28 States
Cambridge, MA – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently announced the release of a new study on chiropractic care for low back pain. The study reveals substantial variation in the use of chiropractic care across 28 states and offers insights into the patterns and outcomes of chiropractic care. “Chiropractors often participate in the delivery… [Read more]
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Rolling Meadows, IL – Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) recently reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. “We had a fantastic start to 2022!” said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. “Our core brokerage and risk management segments combined to post 30% growth in revenue, including more… [Read more]
WCRI: IL Indemnity Benefits per WC Claim Up 11% in 2020, Possibly due to COVID-19
Cambridge, MA – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently released the 22nd edition of CompScope™ Benchmarks for Illinois, finding that indemnity benefits per claim increased 11 percent in 2020. Two-thirds of the reported growth was driven by an increase in duration of temporary disability (about a week), and a third of the growth was… [Read more]
New WCRI CompScope Benchmarks Include Early Look at Impact of COVID-19
Cambridge, MA – The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute recently announced the release of the 22nd edition of its CompScope™ Benchmarks reports, which measure the performance of 18 state workers’ compensation systems, how they compare with each other, and how they have changed over time. The reports are designed to help policymakers and others benchmark state… [Read more]
Victory Insurance Selects Insurity to Expand Digital Payment Optionality
Hartford, CT – Insurity recently announced that workers’ compensation carrier Victory Insurance has selected Sure Claims Payments to expand digital payment optionality for claimants. Victory Insurance currently leverages Insurity’s comprehensive Workers’ Comp Suite. Adding Insurity’s Sure Claims Payments to their solution portfolio empowers Victory Insurance to pay claimants in as little as 30 seconds after… [Read more]
Sedgwick Paper Examines Long COVID in the Workforce & Employer Strategies
Memphis, TN – Sedgwick recently announced the release of a new commentary paper on “Long COVID” cases in the workforce that covers its symptoms and prevalence, what employers can do to prepare for the ongoing impact and trends to watch for in the months ahead, along with data and insights from a variety of experts.… [Read more]
Paradigm Webinar to Examine Impact of Behavioral Health from Injury to Recovery
Walnut Creek, CA – Paradigm recently announced its latest complimentary webinar, noting that for injured workers with any type of injury and level of severity, behavioral health issues can seriously impact their recovery journey at all stages. There is a growing understanding in workers’ compensation and the broader health care industry that unaddressed behavioral health… [Read more]
FL Pharmacy Business Executives Charged in Illegal Kickback Scheme
Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg recently announced the unsealing of an indictment charging Thomas Mollick (Odessa) and Martin Krytus (Windemere) with conspiracy to solicit and receive, and a substantive count of soliciting and receiving, illegal remunerations (kickbacks and bribes). If convicted on all counts, Mollick and Krytus each face a maximum… [Read more]
Genex Expands Catastrophic Injury Management & Crisis Response Services
Wayne, PA – When a catastrophic event occurs in the workplace, it is critical to have reliable resources available to care for those with physical injuries as well as those who have witnessed the traumatic event. That is why Genex’s Catastrophic Injury Management and Crisis Response programs are critical to addressing both the physical as… [Read more]