Expert Analysis

The Advantages and Limitations of Topical vs. Systemic Pain Medications

By: Cameron Hannum, Pharm.D., Sr. Clinical Account Pharmacist Managing chronic pain with medications can be difficult for various reasons. Pain experiences and treatment effectiveness may differ among individuals and caregivers. There are many available analgesic […]

Aug 07, 2024
Cameron Hannum

NCCI’s Labor Market Report Provides Key Insights on Workforce Trends and Economic Conditions

The Labor Market Insights report provides a comprehensive monthly overview of key labor market statistics through a workers compensation lens. This valuable resource offers detailed analysis on drivers of premium and frequency, alongside NCCI’s perspectives on the […]

Aug 06, 2024
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Transforming Workers’ Compensation Through Comprehensive Case Management

Workers' compensation claims management plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely and effective support for injured workers while managing costs for carriers and employers. Effective case management within workers' compensation claims offers numerous benefits for […]

Aug 05, 2024
Natalie Torres

Something Old, Something New, Someone Borrowed, Someone to Sue

Workers’ Compensation Subrogation and Employee Leasing Companies By Gary L. Wickert At its core, workers' compensation subrogation is quite simple. Employee injured while at work receives workers compensation benefits. Carrier paying benefits recovers those benefits […]

Aug 01, 2024
Gary Wickert

The Limitations of the Unfair Insurance Practices Act in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Disputes

by Robert S. Stickley, Esq. and Connor J. Thomson, CPCU, WRP Robert S. Stickley, Esq., is the Founding Partner of Stickley Law, LLC, a boutique insurance defense law firm based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, region. […]

Jul 30, 2024
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Understanding the Social Determinants of Health in Worker Recovery: A Guide for Insurance Professionals and Attorneys

In the realm of workers' compensation, the road to recovery for injured individuals is often paved with complexities that extend far beyond physical healing. While medical treatment plays a crucial role in rehabilitation, the social […]

Jul 29, 2024
Natalie Torres

Building Resilience in the Workplace

By Dr. Claire Muselman, WorkersCompensation.com and Ian Colton, MedCall In today's fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, resilience has become a cornerstone of individual and organizational success. For the workers' compensation industry, fostering resilience is particularly […]

Jul 22, 2024
Claire Muselman & Ian Colton

Court Case Update, Mississippi – July 2024

On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court of Mississippi, in American Compensation Insurance Co. v. Ruiz, ruled that the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Act does not allow an insurer to rescind a workers compensation (WC) policy from […]

Jul 18, 2024
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