The Benefits of a Return-to-Work Program
December 7, 2017,
By Gerry Dumke
No matter what industry you work in, there is always the risk that something could go wrong, and that one of your employees could be […]
How Assisted Living Facilities Can Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims
October 18, 2017,
By Gerry Dumke
Ironically enough, healthcare industry workers are among the most likely to receive on-the-job injuries. Out of the over 16 million people employed in the healthcare
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Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation
August 22, 2017,
By Gerry Dumke
With more and more states voting to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational uses, the need for discussion about the use of medical marijuana in
WCRI Report Finds Reduction in Opioid-Connected Workers’ Compensation Claims
August 8, 2017,
By Gerry Dumke
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has been making headlines for causing a high number of opiate-related overdoses and vastly increasing the numbers of people
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Vermont First Responders Gain Workers’ Compensation for Mental Health Issues
July 11, 2017,
By Gerry Dumke
In an unprecedented decision, a recent piece of legislation from the state of Vermont has granted the state’s first responders with workers’ compensation coverage for
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New Study Sheds Light on Attorney Involvement in Workers’ Comp Cases
May 25, 2017,
By Gerry Dumke
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) in its recent study found a significant differential in the percentage of claims involving defense attorneys representing injured workers
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New WCRI Study Examines Impact of Provider Choice Policies on Workers’ Comp Costs
May 11, 2017,
By Gerry Dumke
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), a non-profit organization, examined the relationship between provider choices and Workers’ Compensation medical and indemnity costs. It looked at
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What to Watch for in Health Care Workers’ Compensation 2017
December 22, 2016,
By Caitlin Morgan
Workers’ Compensation insurance continues to be a major concern for companies across all industries, including health care, which according to the Centers for Disease Control
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RTW Programs, Medical Recovery the Focus for the Future of Workers’ Compensation
November 29, 2016,
By Gerry Dumke
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
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When Self-Insuring Workers’ Compensation Makes Sense
September 22, 2016,
By Gerry Dumke
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
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