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What are Kentucky’s Income Benefit Multipliers for Age, Education?

What are Kentucky’s Income Benefit Multipliers for Age, Education?
Ky. High Court Finds ‘Leap of Logic’ in ALJ’s PPD Reasoning

Ky. High Court Finds ‘Leap of Logic’ in ALJ’s PPD Reasoning
5 Questions with Gina Jacobs on High-Exposure Claims, SIUs, CLM Session

5 Questions with Gina Jacobs on High-Exposure Claims, SIUs, CLM Session
Did Cashier’s Support Build Case on Surviving Son’s Death Benefits?

Did Cashier’s Support Build Case on Surviving Son’s Death Benefits?
Employee Dies after Argument, while Another’s Family Searches for Answers

Employee Dies after Argument, while Another’s Family Searches for Answers
The Nurse Case Manager’s Role in Controlling Costs: Not Less Care—Better Care

The Nurse Case Manager’s Role in Controlling Costs: Not Less Care—Better Care
5 Questions with Brad Gronke of Bulkmatic Transport on C.A.Re., CLM Conference

5 Questions with Brad Gronke of Bulkmatic Transport on C.A.Re., CLM Conference
Air Traffic Control Yelled for Truck to Stop Before Fatal LaGuardia Crash

Air Traffic Control Yelled for Truck to Stop Before Fatal LaGuardia Crash
5 Questions with Sarah Thomas of Jones Jones on CLM, IMEs

5 Questions with Sarah Thomas of Jones Jones on CLM, IMEs
Prerequisites to Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Disease in Georgia

Prerequisites to Workers’ Compensation for Occupational Disease in Georgia
Two Dead, up to 30 Injured after ‘Chemical Emergency’ at W. Va. Plant

Two Dead, up to 30 Injured after ‘Chemical Emergency’ at W. Va. Plant
Could Steel Workers Crushed by Stacks of 4-ton Pipes Sue in Tort?

Could Steel Workers Crushed by Stacks of 4-ton Pipes Sue in Tort?
Employees Shot in Separate Incidents

Employees Shot in Separate Incidents
Watching The Pitt as a Former ER Nurse: The Truth Behind the Chaos

Watching The Pitt as a Former ER Nurse: The Truth Behind the Chaos
What are Maryland’s First Report of Injury Rules?

What are Maryland’s First Report of Injury Rules?
New Survey Finds Americans Nervous to Fly  

New Survey Finds Americans Nervous to Fly  
Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Keep Fed Worker’s Case in Play

Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Keep Fed Worker’s Case in Play
Mass. Hospital Staff Members Decry Change in Security Policy as Attacks Continue

Mass. Hospital Staff Members Decry Change in Security Policy as Attacks Continue
Exclusive Remedy in Florida

Exclusive Remedy in Florida
Could Mom get Funeral Expenses for Traveling Subway Worker who Hit Truck?

Could Mom get Funeral Expenses for Traveling Subway Worker who Hit Truck?
Could Maintenance Worker who Lost Finger Violating Safety Rules get Benefits?

Could Maintenance Worker who Lost Finger Violating Safety Rules get Benefits?
Man in Florida Clerk Hammer Attack who got Trump’s Attention Targeted Victim

Man in Florida Clerk Hammer Attack who got Trump’s Attention Targeted Victim
How does UR Work Under New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Law?

How does UR Work Under New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Law?
N.H. Finds Evidence Points to ‘Personal Risk’ as Cause of Worker’s Death

N.H. Finds Evidence Points to ‘Personal Risk’ as Cause of Worker’s Death
Negotiation Lessons: What Case Managers can Learn about Tone, Trust, and Win/Win Outcomes

Negotiation Lessons: What Case Managers can Learn about Tone, Trust, and Win/Win Outcomes
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6 Ways to Shape Safer, More Effective Pain Management in Workers’ Comp

By: Jonathan Rowell, Pharm. D., Pharmacist, Clinical Operations Pain management in workers’ compensation is continuing to shift as opioid prescribing declines and non-opioid alternatives gain traction. These changes reflect a growing emphasis on safety, function […]
Transforming Metrics into Measurable Movement: How Analytics Inspire High-Performing Risk Management Strategies

With only a few clicks, most organizations can access an abundance of data underpinning their claims and managed care programs. Yet, while achieving reliable, real-time data access is often an organization’s first step toward program […]
Where IME Documentation Breaks Down in Claims Review

Independent Medical Examination (IME) reports are a critical input in workers’ compensation claims. They are often treated as structured, definitive documents intended to support clear decision-making. In practice, however, IME documentation frequently introduces ambiguity rather […]
Educate and Engage your Injured Worker – Or Pay the Price  

By Harvey Warren, Author, The Optimized Patient   Employers frequently pay a high price for unnecessary or avoidable services when a worker is injured because the worker rarely understands their role in their own recovery.  Adjusters, case managers, doctors, physical therapists, and pharmacists are educated about their role in the workers’ […]
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    Workers Memorial Day: Kids’ Chance ambassador shares how nonprofit provides scholarships to the kids of injured workers

    As America commemorates Workers Memorial Day on April 28 – a day to honor those who lost their lives on the job – a Kids’ Chance scholarship recipient is sharing her story of how the nonprofit is […]
    WorkCompCollege.com Opens Its Doors Wider: Individual Course Enrollment Now Available from a Library of 170+ Offerings 

    New Course Catalog Lets Professionals Choose Exactly the Training They Need Lakewood Ranch, FL — April 22, 2026 — WorkCompCollege.com, the workers’ compensation industry’s premier online education platform, today announced that its extensive library of more than 170 professional […]
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    RISE Pop-Up: Philadelphia

    • May 05, 2026 - May 05, 2026
    2026 Oregon Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference

    Save the date! May 7-8, 2026 The wait is over – the dates and location for the 2026 Oregon Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference are official! The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is excited to announce that […]

    • May 07, 2026 - May 08, 2026
    Rise Pop-Up Boston

    RISE is popping up in Boston on May 7th! Join us at Puttshack Boston for an evening of networking with industry professionals over mini golf. Take a swing at new connections while enjoying drinks and […]

    • May 07, 2026 - May 07, 2026
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    One Dead, Two Missing in Philadelphia Garage Collapse

    Safety at Work Philadelphia, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) – Crews continue to search the rubble of a demolished parking garage for two missing employees presumed to be dead. The garage was demolished Sunday evening after the stairwell […]
    What are the Rules for Attorney, Physician, Hospital Fees under S.C. Workers’ Comp Law?

    Compliance Corner Attorney fees, physician fees, and hospital charges for services under this South Carolina workers' compensation law are subject to the approval of the commission, but a physician or hospital may not collect a […]
    Jury Reaches $5.7 Million Verdict against Taco Bell Franchisee after Employee Shooting

    Safety at Work Hartford, CT (WorkersCompensation.com) – A jury in Hartford, Conn., reached a $5.7 million verdict against a Taco Bell franchisee after an employee at one of the stores shot and wounded two people, […]
    Universal Employee Attacked by Family of Four Over Parking

    Safety at Work Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Officials with Universal Orlando Resort said one of their employees was attacked by a family of four in a dispute over restaurant parking. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, […]
    Cruise Line Exec Sues for Millions after Onboard Fall

    Santa Clarita, CA (WorkersCompensation.com) – An executive with P&O Cruises has filed a multi-million claim against the cruise line saying an onboard injury left her unable to work. Kerry Middleton was working as a human […]
    Was Home Healthcare Worker an Employee for Va. Workers’ Comp Purposes?

    What Do You Think? A worker is generally considered an employee, not an independent contractor, if the company has the power to control her work. But what if she does all her work in a […]
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