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Express Scripts Racketeering: When Transparency Becomes Strategy  

Express Scripts Racketeering: When Transparency Becomes Strategy  
What Notice do Oregon MCOs have to Send to Advise Parties of Right to Request Review?

What Notice do Oregon MCOs have to Send to Advise Parties of Right to Request Review?
Exclusive Remedy in Mississippi

Exclusive Remedy in Mississippi
Hit by Truck while Jogging, Walmart Worker’s Acceptance of Comp Thwarts Tort Action

Hit by Truck while Jogging, Walmart Worker’s Acceptance of Comp Thwarts Tort Action
Pittsburgh Workers Join Media Desert as Post-Gazette Owners Close Paper

Pittsburgh Workers Join Media Desert as Post-Gazette Owners Close Paper
Could ‘Batman Villain’ who Cleaned Squalid Migrant Facility Recover for Psychic Injuries?

Could ‘Batman Villain’ who Cleaned Squalid Migrant Facility Recover for Psychic Injuries?
4 Types of Workers’ Compensation Settlements in Iowa

4 Types of Workers’ Compensation Settlements in Iowa
Employer Commitments Shape Workplace Injury Culture 

Employer Commitments Shape Workplace Injury Culture 
Could Traveling Nurse Inject Mileage Reimbursement into her AWW?

Could Traveling Nurse Inject Mileage Reimbursement into her AWW?
What Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Available in Iowa?

What Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Available in Iowa?
Leadership Accountability in Workers’ Compensation Decision-Making 

Leadership Accountability in Workers’ Compensation Decision-Making 
NFIB Files Suit in Minnesota Challenging Independent Contractor Test

NFIB Files Suit in Minnesota Challenging Independent Contractor Test
Consistent Check-ins During Recovery and Claim Stability 

Consistent Check-ins During Recovery and Claim Stability 
Did Carrier have to Cough up Cash for THC Edibles of Worker with Chronic Pain?

Did Carrier have to Cough up Cash for THC Edibles of Worker with Chronic Pain?
When the Waiting Room Becomes the Hardest Part of Care 

When the Waiting Room Becomes the Hardest Part of Care 
Early Return-to-Work Conversations Influence on Claim Duration 

Early Return-to-Work Conversations Influence on Claim Duration 
Exposure to Asbestos Father brought Home from Work Escapes Exclusivity Bar on Ky. Tort Claim

Exposure to Asbestos Father brought Home from Work Escapes Exclusivity Bar on Ky. Tort Claim
Ky. Man attacks Papa John’s Employee with Hammer

Ky. Man attacks Papa John’s Employee with Hammer
Modified Duty: A Bridge Between Recovery and Workplace Identity 

Modified Duty: A Bridge Between Recovery and Workplace Identity 
LaGuardia Collision between Plane, Fire Truck Kills 2 Pilots, Injures Dozens

LaGuardia Collision between Plane, Fire Truck Kills 2 Pilots, Injures Dozens
Employee Questions and Transparency in the Claims Process 

Employee Questions and Transparency in the Claims Process 
Delayed Injury Reporting and Evolving Injury Narratives 

Delayed Injury Reporting and Evolving Injury Narratives 
Could Mom of Worker who had Heart Attack at Circle-K Double-Dip with WC Claim, Lawsuit?

Could Mom of Worker who had Heart Attack at Circle-K Double-Dip with WC Claim, Lawsuit?
Removed Army PA’s Workers’ Comp Benefits Bar Efforts to Collect Interim Relief Payments

Removed Army PA’s Workers’ Comp Benefits Bar Efforts to Collect Interim Relief Payments
Behavioral Signals Influence Claim Direction 

Behavioral Signals Influence Claim Direction 
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Could an Anti-bullying Policy be Good for your Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Introduction  I expect that people who are involved with workers' compensation insurance know that the cost of the insurance for any particular company or worksite will be affected by many different factors. Among these factors […]
The $34,000 ‘Hidden’ Workplace Injury: Carpal Tunnel Claims and Disrupting a Costly Epidemic 

In the workers’ compensation ecosystem, certain injuries dominate attention because of their frequency or severity. Yet some of the most financially damaging claims are not the ones that occur most often, they are the ones that quietly […]
Court Case Update – Federal, Florida, Utah – March 2026

Federal—Marijuana Reimbursement Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) On March 5, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, in Garcia v. Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, held that marijuana is […]
The Formula Behind Successful AI Adoption in Workers’ Comp 

By James Benham, Co-Founder, CEO, JBK, and author of Be Your Own VC  Last year, I watched a carrier deliver a demo of an AI tool that could summarize a complex medical record in under ninety seconds. The room […]
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    MedRisk Releases 2026 Industry Outlook Highlighting AI Adoption and Pipeline-to-Care Improvements Amid Rising Claim Complexity 

    Conshohocken, PA – MedRisk today released its Industry Outlook 2026, examining how workers’ compensation and auto casualty organizations are responding to increasingly complex claims. As injured populations age and comorbidities become more common, recovery journeys are becoming more complicated for […]
    We’re Hiring: Workers’ Compensation Compliance and Research Specialist 

    This is a remote, full-time position based in the United States. Applicants should be US-based and available for posted office hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern.  Job Description  This role supports the ongoing continuity […]
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    Kids’ Chance National Conference

    • Apr 13, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
    Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: A Path to Empowerment

    Leadership in today’s insurance industry requires more than technical expertise—it demands adaptability, emotional intelligence, and the courage to empower others. In this engaging 30-minute panel, industry leaders will share practical insights on developing leadership capacity […]

    • Apr 14, 2026 - Apr 14, 2026
    Navigating Regulatory Uncertainty: U.S. GTM Strategy and Legal Structure for International HealthTech Founders

    ​Expanding into the U.S. healthcare market requires aligning legal structure, compliance readiness, and payer strategy in a way that supports long-term growth. ​This workshop is designed to help leaders make the foundational decisions that increase […]

    • Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026
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    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 […]
    Subway Worker Shot over Order Error

    Spring Lake, NC (WorkersCompensation.com) – New details are emerging after a 15-year-old Subway employee was shot over a messed-up order earlier this month. The attack is one of several on foodservice and hospitality workers, officials […]
    Crew Members, Military Trainees Feared Dead in Crash over Potomac

    Washington, DC (WorkersCompensation.com) – Four crew members and three military members were thought to be among the dead in the first airplane crash in America in more than two decades. American Eagle Flight No. 5342, operated […]
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