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Why Seek Mediation? WCI Panel Breaks Down Strategies, Misconceptions on Claims Handling Goals
Why Seek Mediation? WCI Panel Breaks Down Strategies, Misconceptions on Claims Handling Goals

Conference Recap If you play word association around the phrase "mediation in workers' comp" you might have an idea that it's a starting point to getting a claim over and done with. But a WCI […]
Your Brain’s a Muscle, so don’t let AI Take it from You
Your Brain’s a Muscle, so don’t let AI Take it from You

Conference Recap Is cognitive atrophy something you think about? If not, a WCI panel featuring Alexander Almazan of Almazan Law, Mark Pew of WorkCompCollege, Chris Brigham of Brigham and Associates, and Andy Anderson of OraClaim, […]
When Claims Turn Litigious, don’t Lose Sight of Human Element: WCI Panel
When Claims Turn Litigious, don’t Lose Sight of Human Element: WCI Panel

Conference Recap When an injured worker hires an attorney, many employers and insurers instinctively shift into litigation mode. But according to panelists at WCI, the best outcomes often come from focusing on partnership, communication, and […]
How COMPlicated is it? 3 WCI Experts Demystify Workers’ Compensation
How COMPlicated is it? 3 WCI Experts Demystify Workers’ Compensation

Conference Recap Workers' compensation can seem complicated because it sits at the intersection of law, medicine, and claims administration. During a WCI session designed for professionals both new and experienced, a judge, physician, and claims […]
ReEmployAbility Executives to Lead Four Sessions on Return-to-Work, AI, and Employee Engagement at WCI 2026 
ReEmployAbility Executives to Lead Four Sessions on Return-to-Work, AI, and Employee Engagement at WCI 2026 

TAMPA, FLA. — ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of early return-to-work services and transitional employment programs, today announced that two of its leaders will present four educational sessions at the 80th Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference […]
Kids’ Chance of America and Workers’ Compensation Institute launch Kids’ Chance WORKS to expand career pathways for students
Kids’ Chance of America and Workers’ Compensation Institute launch Kids’ Chance WORKS to expand career pathways for students

April 6, 2026 — Kids’ Chance of America (KCOA) and the Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) today announced the launch of Kids’ Chance WORKS, a national initiative designed to help students impacted by a parent’s catastrophic workplace […]
Continuous Learning: The Essential Component to a Case Manager’s Success
Continuous Learning: The Essential Component to a Case Manager’s Success

Case Management Focus The 79th Annual Workers Compensation Institute wrapped up on Wednesday, Aug. 20. I attended on Monday, Aug. 18 as a visitor to the exhibit hall. Over 2000 people, including worker compensation case […]
Do People Find You Trustworthy? How Can You Make Sure They Do?
Do People Find You Trustworthy? How Can You Make Sure They Do?

WCI 2025 If you were to write three things that you hope people think about you when you think about your personal brand, would "trustworthy" be on the list? And what would it mean for […]