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May 19, 2018
Perspectives: Value in Workers’ Comp Shouldn't have to Wait

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December 1, 2018
In Case You Missed It: 5 Takeaways on Value-Based Models in Work Comp

...the session, here are 5 key takeaways: Workers’ comp is lagging, but learning Value-based care and reimbursement models have gained traction in commercial healthcare over the last few years, but...

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February 4, 2021
A Disruptive Year for Workers’ Comp: Insights from the 2020 Industry Survey

...Insurance® Magazine surveyed over 600 workers’ comp industry stakeholders about disruptions and barriers encountered in 2020, as well as predictions and priorities for going forward. A Disruptive Year for Workers’ Comp:...

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September 9, 2024
A Weighty Matter: Obesity and Workers’ Compensation

...indicator of longer recovery times is comorbidities. According to a 2024 Healthesystems survey of workers’ comp stakeholders, 65 percent of respondents say comorbidities are the number one barrier to injured...

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April 7, 2023
Fifth Annual Industry Insights Survey Reveals Evolving Needs in Workers’ Comp

...to claim complexity. #2. Comorbidities a Chronic Condition for Workers’ Comp Comorbidities continues to be a growing priority for workers’ comp healthcare. This is likely due to the aging workforce;...

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December 18, 2022
Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Publishes Biennial Report to Legislature

...where additional legislative changes may be necessary. On a high level, workers’ comp insurance rates in Texas dropped 77% since 2003, with insurance companies writing in Texas averaging a 10%...

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May 16, 2017
Private-Label Topicals: Over-the-counter analgesics go undercover as pricey prescriptions

These costly and clinically unproven topical agents are on the rise in workers’ comp...

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February 17, 2023
PTSD Legislation to Make Waves in 2023

After a slowdown in activity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that legislative activity surrounding the compensability for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions among first responder...

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April 16, 2021
State of the States

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January 9, 2018
Artificial Intelligence and Workers’ Comp

...to the next level, as AI can spot trends that human brains have previously been unable to discover, leading to further efficiencies. On the extreme end, a Japanese life insurance company...

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