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 […]
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
WCRI Report Finds Reduction in Opioid-Connected Workers’ Compensation ClaimsRead More
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
Vermont First Responders Gain Workers’ Compensation for Mental Health IssuesRead More
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
New Study Sheds Light on Attorney Involvement in Workers’ Comp CasesRead More
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
New WCRI Study Examines Impact of Provider Choice Policies on Workers’ Comp CostsRead More
Last year, in one of our articles, we turned our attention to the opioid epidemic and the impact it’s having in the workplace. We’re taking
State Workers’ Comp Bureaus Taking Measures to Battle Opioid AddictionRead More
When a Workers’ Compensation policy is initially underwritten, the policy premium is based on the firm’s estimated exposure for the upcoming period. At the end
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
Home health care workers face many various hazards on the job, including travel, care administration injuries, back injuries, latex allergy, violence, and stress. Effective risk
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
