A new NCCI report found that hotter and colder temperatures were associated with higher claims frequency, as much as 10% higher in some cases.
A new NCCI report found that hotter and colder temperatures were associated with higher claims frequency, as much as 10% higher in some cases.
WCRI reports for Delaware and Philadelphia reported increases, matching patterns seen previously in other states.
High-cost claims are defined as the top 5% of medical payments within 36 months of injury.
Behavioral health services represented 8% of total medical payments.
Dermatologicals made up the largest share of drug payments, with NSAIDs coming in second.
Notable trends include a decrease in opioid utilization, generic substitution for Lyrica, and increased topical spend.
A total of 14 different reports examine workers’ comp system performance across 17 states from 2017-2022.
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Tenure more than age and other factors had a higher association with cumulative trauma claims.
New insights into how economic and demographic changes have influenced the workers’ comp system.
