Workers' Compensation Daily Headlines

Unconscious Bias: Identifying and Overcoming Bias in Decision Making, Part 6 of 10  Fairness and objectivity are critical in workers' compensation, where decisions can significantly impact the lives of injured workers. Although we strive to […]

Wahkiakum County, WA (WorkersCompensation.com) – A former meter reader has pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud after she was caught selling dogs, officials in Washington state said. The worker was one of several found to […]

Case File In Tennessee, an "injury" arises primarily out of and in the course and scope of employment" only if it has been shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the employment contributed more […]

Understanding Human Behavior: Beyond Physical Injury, Part 5 of 10  As we continue our journey through the ethical dimensions of workers’ compensation, it is time to address the complexity of human behavior. We are all […]

Case Management Focus In this post, I want to introduce Dr. Claire Muselman, a colleague I met through WorkersCompensation.com, where I write a weekly column specifically for Nurse Case Managers who specialize in Workers Compensation.   […]

Tips & Tricks Besides the benefit calculator, what tools are there on Simply Research for making calculations? Here's a look: Some more on calculators (youtube.com)

Balancing Empathy and Boundaries: Avoiding Burnout, Part 4 of 10  Empathy is often viewed as the cornerstone of compassionate care, especially in workers’ compensation. Rightfully so, because empathy allows us to connect with injured workers […]

Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When it comes to a wellness program that works at work, can $10 Subway gift cards and a little patience make for a healthier workplace with fewer risks? According to a […]