Expert Analysis

On July 28, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court, in Cramer v. Transitional Health Services of Wayne, adopted a new test to determine whether an employee’s mental injuries are compensable under workers compensation (WC). Under the new […]

Contributing Author:  Jonathan Rowell, Pharm. D., Clinical Pharmacist, Enlyte In 2018 29% of baby boomers aged 65 to 72 were still working or were seeking employment. According to the U.S. Census Bureau  by 2030, all baby […]

NJ Governor Murphy has signed legislation that establishes parity in workers’ compensation fees between evaluating physicians of claimants for a written opinion regarding the need for medical treatment or providing an estimation of permanent disability.  […]

WHAT: NCCI just released the Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2023.  In this briefing, we examine economic indicators to assess the likelihood and shape of a potential recession. WHAT WE KNOW: The US labor market […]

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 […]