Among the issues to watch for in Workers’ Compensation for 2017 is the impact of the U.S. election on OSHA regulations and ADA accommodations for […]
There are several cost drivers behind Workers’ Compensation premiums including rising medical costs, escalating prescription prices, a high frequency of claims, workers taking more time
Reporting Workers Comp Injuries Immediately Helps Drive Down CostsRead More
Telemedicine and telehealth services are making headway in providing benefits in Workers’ Compensation with innovative new programs that help employees obtain quick, convenient care, and
The Benefits of Telemedicine in Workers’ CompensationRead More
The 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index was recently released, indicating that serious, nonfatal workplace injuries now amount to nearly $60 billion in direct U.S.
Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries at Nearly $60B Annually in Direct Workers’ Comp CostsRead More
The November election brought new measures that make recreational pot use legal in California, Massachusetts, Maine, and Nevada. It also legalized or expanded medical marijuana
Nov. Election Makes Marijuana Legal in More States, Brings Hazy Challenges for EmployersRead More
More than 140 industry leaders gathered at the IAIABC’s third National Conversation on the Future of Workers’ Compensation. The IAIABC (International Association of Industrial Accident
RTW Programs, Medical Recovery the Focus for the Future of Workers’ CompensationRead More
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), while now on the precipice of being overhauled, has significantly changed the healthcare landscape in our country. The ACA’s individual
NCCI Report Looks at Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Workers’ CompensationRead More
A new survey by CompPharma that looks at prescription drug management shows an 8.7% reduction in Workers’ Compensation payers’ pharmacy spend. The 13th annual survey
In 2013, legislation in Oklahoma was signed into law allowing employers to implement an alternative to the state’s traditional Workers’ Compensation system. The 2013 legislation
Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Down State’s Opt-Out Workers’ Compensation RuleRead More
In self-insuring a Workers’ Compensation plan, an employer assumes the financial risk for providing on-the-job benefits to its employees when a workplace injury or illness
When Self-Insuring Workers’ Compensation Makes SenseRead More
