Expert Analysis

Is there bias in how workers’ comp approaches innovation? An old riddle may shed some light on how pre-conceptions may be keeping the industry from better outcomes and reduced claim costs. “A father and his […]

Oregon—Exclusive Remedy On July 7, 2023, the Supreme Court of Oregon, in Bundy v. NuStar GP, LLC, clarified that Oregon statute 656.019 does not create an exception to workers compensation (WC) exclusive remedy. Oregon statute […]

The aging population in the United States is on a steady incline. As people get older, it could mean significant implications for the workforce. With a wealth of experience, a tenured staff can be of […]

In the dynamic landscape of the workers' compensation industry, the focus is shifting towards building people-centric cultures that prioritize the well-being of employees and injured workers. This transformative approach, something many of us have been […]

Contributing Author: Nicole Usher, Sr. Director of Operations, Apricus Amputations due to catastrophic work-related injuries or complications like infection can be life-changing events for employees that often call for the use of prosthetics to not […]

Writing from the patient perspective you wouldn’t expect me to be focused on the cost of “enhanced care.” But, I need to be because everyone else is. Patient engagement, education and coaching certainly come at […]

It’s amazing what you learn when you ask the right questions. We have been asking this question for four years in the belief that a better educated injured worker who is provided peer-to-peer coaching through […]

From devastating wildfires to mass shootings to heated demonstrations to life-threatening viruses, our first responders face more dangerous and potentially traumatic situations today than ever before. Although many people believe that all first responders are […]