The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently announced the release of its 2025 Annual Report. The report highlights WCRI’s studies and how they were used by policymakers and stakeholders throughout 2024.

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The landscape of workers’ compensation has shifted significantly in recent years, impacted by technology, advances in medical treatments, and a better understanding of how different types of injuries affect employees

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Waltham, MA, March 27, 2025 – A new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) reveals that claims involving degenerative conditions and comorbidities, such as hypertension or diabetes, incur higher costs and longer temporary disability durations. The report examines claims with and without comorbidities, as well as those with single or multiple comorbid conditions.

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Waltham, MA, March 25, 2025 – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report, now available on its website. The report highlights WCRI’s studies published in 2024 and how they were used by policymakers and stakeholders.

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A huge thank you to our speakers and attendees for making the 2025 WCRI Issues & Research Conference in sunny Phoenix a tremendous success! We hope all our attendees enjoyed diving into our latest research, hearing from expert keynote speakers and panelists, and networking with our diverse audience. Mark your calendars for next year’s conference, scheduled for March 3–4, 2026, in Boston, MA.

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Last week, the daisyBill team had the pleasure of attending the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) Annual Issues & Research Conference in Phoenix. The event was exceptional.

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At the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) Annual Conference in Phoenix yesterday, researchers presented findings on how changes in the medical workforce are impacting workers’ compensation systems across the United States. The presentation highlighted significant shifts in who provides care to injured workers and what these changes mean for claim outcomes.

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Waltham, MA, February 27, 2025 – A new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) and the International Association of Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) compares workers’ compensation regulations and benefits across U.S. states and Canadian provinces as of January 1, 2025.

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The clock is ticking—only one week remains to secure your spot at the 2025 WCRI Issues & Research Conference, taking place March 6–7 in sunny Phoenix, AZ.

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The Workers Compensation Research Institute released a new report exploring variations in medical utilization trends during the COVID-19 pandemic based on the age and tenure of workers.

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Waltham, MA, February 25, 2025 —The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has released a new FlashReport exploring how medical utilization trends during the COVID-19 pandemic varied by workers' age and job tenure.

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The clock is ticking—only two weeks remain to secure your spot at the 2025 WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 6–7 in sunny Phoenix, AZ. At WCRI, we know conferences are about two key things: cutting-edge content and meaningful networking. We’re proud to deliver both in abundance.

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In this WCRI Member Spotlight, we spoke with Fred Yamashita, Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Director of the Arizona AFL-CIO, about the value his organization gains from being a member of the Institute. Fred has led the Arizona AFL-CIO since November 2017, overseeing an organization that represents approximately 185,000 union members across more than 200 local affiliates statewide. The Arizona AFL-CIO advocates for workers' rights at…

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The 2025 WCRI Issues & Research Conference is almost here—March 6–7 in Phoenix, AZ. With ongoing changes in Washington, now is the perfect time to explore how these shifts could impact the future of workers' compensation.

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The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has announced a compelling lineup of speakers and panels for its 2025 Issues & Research Conference, scheduled for March 6-7 in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference will feature prominent healthcare policy experts addressing critical challenges facing the workers’ compensation industry.

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The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) released its Changes in the Medical Workforce and Impact on Claims report. This report highlights the increasing role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in treating injured workers during their first medical visits, a trend driven by physician shortages. Despite this shift, the report found it had minimal impact on claim costs.

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Waltham, MA, January 30, 2025 — A new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) revealed a rise in the frequency of lump-sum settlements in New York after the 2007 workers’ compensation reforms. The percentage of indemnity claims settled by lump sum increased from 23% in injury year 2007 to 37% in injury year 2014, before slightly declining after 2015.

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A common question we receive about our annual conference is: Who should attend? The answer is simple: anyone interested in learning about the latest research on state workers' compensation systems, gaining valuable knowledge, and connecting with peers. Even better, take a look at the diverse organizations registered for our 2025 Annual Issues & Research Conference, happening March 6-7 in Phoenix, AZ. Over 150 organizations have signed…

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Waltham, MA, January 28, 2025 — The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host two key panel discussions at its 2025 Issues & Research Conference, March 6-7 in Phoenix, AZ. “These panels feature professionals with extensive, firsthand experience in state workers’ compensation systems. Their varied perspectives will provide attendees with expert guidance on understanding and addressing complexities of the workers’…

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The workers compensation industry has seen a steady rise in the number of nurse practitioners and physician assistants tending to injured workers during first medical visits — a shift researchers say was spurred by physician shortages but that has had little impact on claims costs, according to a Workers Compensation Research Institute report released Thursday.

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The Workers Compensation Research Institute on Thursday released a new study offering an in-depth look at the lifecycle of a work comp claim in New York.

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Waltham, MA, January 23, 2025 — A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) analyzes recent changes in the composition of the medical workforce. These changes, including medical provider shortages and an increase in the demand for health care, may affect care for injured workers.

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Waltham, MA, January 22, 2025 — The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is excited to announce that University of North Carolina (UNC) Professor Mark Holmes, PhD, will deliver the day-two keynote address at the 2025 WCRI Issues and Research Conference, to be held March 6–7 in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Holmes will present a compelling discussion titled “Threats to Healthcare Access in Rural America.”

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A new WCRI study offers an in-depth look at workers' compensation claims in New York, focusing on the prevalence and costs of various claim types. Learn more at https://buff.ly/42gcn1O.

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Waltham, MA, January 16, 2025 — A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) offers an in-depth look at workers' compensation claims in New York, focusing on the prevalence and costs of various claim types.

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Waltham, MA, January 14, 2025 — The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is excited to announce that Dr. Lanhee J. Chen, a leading U.S. public policy expert and political commentator, will deliver the keynote on the first day of the 2025 WCRI Issues & Research Conference, scheduled for March 6-7, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Waltham, MA, Dec. 18, 2024―As the number of heat-related illnesses (HRIs), such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, continues to rise, a new FlashReport from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) finds that HRIs increase by at least sevenfold on days when temperatures exceed 90°F compared with days with temperatures between 75°F and 80°F.

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The 2025 WCRI Issues & Research Conference is just a few months away—March 6-7 in Phoenix, AZ. Whether you’re an experienced professional or new to the field, this conference is a must for anyone involved in workers’ compensation. If you’re still considering, here are three reasons to register...

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Waltham, MA, Nov. 14, 2024 – A recently released study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that utilization of hospital services in the treatment of workers injured in Pennsylvania is declining for many key services to a greater extent than most of the other 16 study states.

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Waltham, MA, Nov. 7, 2024 – A recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that medical payments per claim for the treatment of injured workers under workers’ compensation in North Carolina decreased in 2022. In contrast, medical payments grew in many study states in that year.

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Our latest WCRI Member Spotlight features Neil DeBlock, Vice President and Head of Workers' Compensation at Zurich North America, a proud WCRI member since 1990. In his interview, Neil highlights the critical importance of WCRI's data and studies—especially in areas such as opioid use and state benchmarking—in helping Zurich make informed and impactful policy decisions that improve outcomes for injured workers and their…

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Waltham, MA, October 31, 2024 – A recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that the delivery of medical care to workers injured in Minnesota may be starting to increase after pandemic-related disruptions. Factors suggesting this trend include increasing medical payments per claim and a stable or modest rise in the utilization of most services.

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Waltham, MA, October 24, 2024 – A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that medical payments per claim for the treatment of workers injured in Indiana was higher than typical for all claims with experience through March 2023. This was driven mostly by high prices paid for professional (nonhospital) services and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).

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Waltham, MA, October 17, 2024—A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that workers’ compensation medical payments per claim in California were 10 percent below the median state of the 17-state study sample for claims with experience through March 2023.

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Waltham, MA, October 10, 2024 ― A new set of studies from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that utilization of medical services by workers with injuries declined in the majority of the 17 study states. The studies address two aspects of utilization: the percentage of claims receiving a particular medical service, and the number of services provided.

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Attorney involvement in workers’ compensation claims substantially increases total indemnity benefits paid to workers, a new study of nearly 1 million claims shows.

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Waltham, MA, Sept. 30, 2024 — A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) shows that the average cost of workers' compensation claims in Delaware, for cases with more than seven days of lost work, went up by 3 percent per year between 2019 and 2022.

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Waltham, MA, Sept. 25, 2024―A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) examines the effect of attorney involvement on the indemnity payments that workers receive following work-related injuries to help them cover their loss of income.

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Waltham, MA, Sept. 24, 2024 — The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 2025 Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, scheduled for March 6-7, 2025, at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix, AZ.

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Waltham, MA, Sept. 10, 2024 ― The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will hold a free, one-hour webinar on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET. The webinar will cover key findings from the latest editions of the CompScope™ Benchmarks and Medical Benchmarks for Pennsylvania, as well as the Institute’s recent drug trends study.

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Waltham, MA, Aug. 8, 2024―Many studies have shown that health care costs are concentrated among a small percentage of individuals with diverse needs. A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) identifies the factors linked to high-cost claims in workers’ compensation.

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As heat increases, so does risk for some workers. The probability of work-related accidents grows by 5% to 6% when maximum daily temperatures rise above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, compared with a day when temperatures range from 65 to 70 degrees, according to an analysis of claims data by the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

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The worker’s compensation program covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job. The independent, nonprofit Workers Compensation Research Institute ranks Wisconsin tied with Iowa as the lowest of 17 states studied for the time employees spend away from work after an injury, thanks to strong health care networks and return-to-work programs that support a smooth transition back to the workplace.

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Waltham, MA, July 30, 2024―A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) examines the prevalence and use of behavioral health support services in the New York workers’ compensation system. It follows regulatory actions that created a system for compensating a wide range of providers offering these services to injured workers.

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The proportion of work-related injuries among newly hired workers increased from 2017 to 2022, with workers under 25 reporting more frequent injuries than those 55 and older, according to a report released Thursday by the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

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Waltham, MA, July 18, 2024 ― A new FlashReport from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that the proportion of injuries among newly hired workers increased over the study period of 2017 to 2022. The upward trend started pre-pandemic and accelerated during the pandemic years.

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For employers and insurers, the effects of rising heat-related illnesses and claims are a growing concern. California’s insurance department reports that in the past decade, extreme heat waves have cost the state at least $7.7 billion in lost labor productivity, costs related to power outages, infrastructure repairs and premature deaths. In the workplace, the probability of work-related accidents increases by 5% to 6% when the temperature…

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The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a 30-minute webinar on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET on its study, Interstate Variation and Trends in Workers’ Compensation Drug Payments, 5th Edition. Dr. Vennela Thumula will discuss its key findings and take audience questions.

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Yet, Constible said, "the research has kept piling up that heat is not only potentially deadly to workers, but also drastically affects their productivity – billions of work hours lost in the U.S. and around the world because it's too darn hot." The probability of work-related accidents rises by nearly 6% when temperatures pass 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), according to research from the Workers Compensation…

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One recent study found that the probability of work-related accidents increases by 5 percent to 6 percent when the maximum daily temperature rises above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and that the effect is stronger in the South and for construction workers.

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WCRI’s latest report on drugs in workers’ comp has some excellent news...opioid usage dropped 29% from Q1 2021 to Q1 2023.

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Waltham, MA, June 20, 2024 ― The latest edition of the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) drug trends report finds that while prescription payments per claim continued to decline significantly in the majority of study states, there was substantial variation across states. Dermatological agents and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remained the top prescription cost drivers, with migraine medications growing in many…

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Waltham, MA, June 13, 2024—In recent years, inflation in the workers’ compensation system has been a concern, as inflation in the overall economy spiked at 9 percent in June 2022. This new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) examines the most recent trends in medical inflation to assess whether there was any accelerated medical price growth in workers’ compensation due to a potential lagged effect of the…

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A study released last week by the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that excessive heat leads to a significant increase in workplace injuries, including heat exhaustion and incidents like "falling off a ladder on a hot day."

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As the frequency of extremely hot days increases, so does the number of heat-related illness and work injuries, according to researchers at the 2024 Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) issues and research conference.

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Waltham, MA, May 28, 2024—A recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that Wisconsin’s average indemnity benefit per claim grew nearly 10 percent in 2022, fueled by large growth in the average duration of temporary disability per claim. However, the duration of temporary disability per claim in Wisconsin remained the lowest of the study states.

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The probability of work-related accidents increases by 5 to 6% when the temperature rises above 90 degrees compared to 65-70 degrees, according to a recent study from the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).

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Waltham, MA, May 23, 2024―With rising hospital costs a focus of public policy debates across the country, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) finds that hospital outpatient payments are lower and growing slower in states with fixed-amount fee schedules.

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Waltham, MA, May 22, 2024—A recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that overall costs per workers’ compensation claim in Michigan were the lowest of the 17-state study group, at an average cost of $31,735 per claim.

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Please save the date for the WCRI 41st Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 6-7, 2025, at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Phoenix, AZ. Our two-day program highlights presentations of WCRI's latest research findings while drawing upon the diverse perspectives of highly respected workers' compensation experts and policymakers from across the country.

Waltham, MA, May 21, 2024—The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a 30-minute webinar on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET to discuss findings from the Institute’s new study on how excessive heat affects workplace injuries.

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Waltham, MA, May 16, 2024―Since medical costs are a constant focus for policymakers and system stakeholders in state workers’ compensation systems, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has released an updated version of its annual study that provides comparisons of prices paid for medical professional services across 36 states from 2008 to 2023.

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A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that indemnity benefits per claim in Illinois increased 5 percent in 2022, driven by a 4 percent increase in workers’ wages and a 0.8-week increase in the average duration of temporary disability. However, since Illinois also saw declining medical payments from 2019 to 2022, overall costs remained mostly stable.

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After Florida lawmakers this year barred local heat protections for workers, a new study cites "strong and robust evidence that excessive heat increases the frequency of injuries" to workers - with risks particularly in the South.

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The probability of work-related accidents increases 5% to 6% when temperatures rise above 90 degrees, and the effect of workplace heat is stronger in the southern U.S. and in the construction industry, according to a report released Thursday by the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Waltham, MA―With U.S. officials bracing for another summer of dangerous heat, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found important effects of excessive heat on the incidence of occupational injuries.

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Employers and insurers in Florida saw a 7% increase in total cost per workers’ compensation claim in 2022 and 2023, to just over $30,000 on average, due largely to higher wages and longer temporary disability benefits duration. That was the finding of an analysis by the Workers Compensation Research Institute, which compared COVID-19 pandemic-era costs in Florida and 16 other states.

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A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that Florida’s average indemnity benefit per workers’ compensation claim grew 13 percent in 2022 for claims with 12 months of experience, making it the main driver of growth in overall costs per claim in the state.

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Waltham, MA, April 30, 2024 — The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced today that its 2024 WCRI Annual Report is now available on its website. The report takes a comprehensive look at all of the Institute’s activities in 2023, from the studies published to how that research was used by policymakers and other stakeholders.

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Guest Vennela Thumula, Ph.D., works at the Workers’ Compensation Research Institution – a nonprofit, objective provider of research and analysis – and is the lead author of this year’s WCRI report, “Importance of Psychosocial Factors for Physical Therapy Outcomes.” The role of psychosocial factors is increasingly being recognized as a major factor in recovery.

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WCRI’s just released in-depth analyses in its CompScope series…this year they’ve added details on COVID’s impact in 17 states.

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Injured workers are more likely to experience psychosocial risk factors that can lead to “poorer functional recovery,” according to a recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

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Indemnity benefits per workers compensation claim grew at a “rapid” pace of 6% or more in 2022 in 16 out of 17 states analyzed by the Workers Compensation Research Institute, which said data prior to 2021 showed little change.

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Waltham, MA, April 23, 2024―Indemnity benefits per workers’ compensation claim grew at a rapid pace of 6 percent or more in 2022 in 16 out of 17 study states, with 8 states growing at a rate of 10 percent or more, according to a new set of studies from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). This followed a period of little change overall in most study states from 2019 to 2021.

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“If anything, it makes our jobs more efficient,” said Ramona Tanabe, president and CEO of the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Workers Compensation Research Institute.

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Ramona Tanabe, president and CEO of the Workers Compensation Research Institute, talks about fee schedules in workers comp.

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The case now goes back to the appellate panel to calculate the benefits due to the worker. As of 2022, South Carolina law allows injured workers two-thirds of their average weekly wage, up to $963 for temporary total disability, for a maximum of 500 weeks, according to the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute.

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Check out the latest WCRI Quarterly Newsletter! 📰 Discover how our research has been utilized and circulated over the past three months. Dive in here.

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Waltham, MA, April 4, 2024—The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will hold an hour-long webinar on the impact of vertical integration on prices, medical utilization, and outcomes, based on published WCRI reports. The date of the webinar is Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2pm ET.

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Ramona Tanabe is our latest guest, right on the heals of the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, in Boston, MA. This is Ramona's second time as a guest on Deconstructing Comp.

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Waltham, MA, March 28, 2024―A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that workers’ compensation patients had a higher prevalence of psychosocial risk factors than private insurance patients, and a stronger association between psychosocial risk factors and functional outcomes.

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Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making our 2024 Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference a resounding success! Below are some articles and blog posts written about the sessions, which will be updated as more articles are published. Save the date for next year’s conference, March 6-7, 2025, in sunny Phoenix, AZ.

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Ramona Tanabe, CEO of WCRI – a most excellent workers’ comp research organization – was kind enough to carve out a few minutes on the eve of this year’s gathering of the brainiacs to answer a few of your reporter’s questions.

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Cambridge, MA, February 27, 2024―With medical benefits representing the single largest cost component for many state workers’ compensation systems, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) released a new study today that provides a basic understanding of the cost containment strategies used in all 50 states and 3 federal workers’ compensation programs as of January 1, 2024.

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Registration for the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, is now sold out. Demand for tickets to the event was higher than ever before. To be added to the waiting list, please contact Kathy Fisher. To keep informed about next year’s conference, please subscribe to our email list on the front page of our website.

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Cambridge, MA, February 2, 2023―The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced today that Dr. Connie Noonan Hadley, an organizational psychologist and professor in the Management and Organizations Department at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, will keynote the second day of the 2024 WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6 at the Westin Copley Hotel in Boston, MA. The title of her keynote is “The…

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A question we often get about our annual conference is who should attend? The answer is, anyone working to improve workers’ compensation systems or seeking to manage a changing environment will benefit. Better yet, take a look at the more than 100 organizations registered for our 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, in Boston, MA.

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Cambridge, MA, Jan. 18, 2024―Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced that a session on “Psychological Risk Factors and Functional Recovery” will be held at its 2024 WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6 in Boston, MA. WCRI Policy Analyst Vennela Thumula will present the Institute’s latest research on the topic.

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A study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute published in 2017 found little evidence of average cost difference in between states where employers had control over the choice of provider and states where workers were given the most control of the choice of provider. The study, The Effects of Provider Choice Policies on Workers’ Compensation Costs, surveyed effects of provider choice policies on workers’ compensation costs in 25…

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Cambridge, MA, Jan. 11, 2024―Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced that a session on “Excessive Heat and Work-Related Injuries” will be held at its 2024 WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6 in Boston, MA. WCRI Vice President of Research Sebastian Negrusa and Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Research Director David Bonauto will be presenting.

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Happy New Year! The start of a new year is the perfect time to make a resolution. Start off 2024 right: Resolve to gain new insights and a better understanding of key trends in today's workers' compensation environment by attending WCRI's 40th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, in Boston, MA.

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Olesya Fomenko and Bogdan Savich collaborated on a very well done study of vertical integration of providers’ impact on work comp, and their research bodes ill indeed.

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Consolidation of health care services into large corporations that own hospitals, clinics and physician practices may hold the promise of more efficient and better-integrated care, but it hasn’t led to better outcomes for workers’ compensation patients, according to a new study by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute.

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Cambridge, MA, December 14, 2023—As vertical integration of medical providers has increased over the last decade, a new Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) study found that vertical integration results in more medical care, higher claim costs, and longer recovery among workers injured on the job.

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This holiday season, gift yourself the experience of attending the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, in Boston, MA. Our two-day conference differs from other workers' compensation forums with our original research on timely issues impacting state workers' compensation systems...

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Florida comp insurers and employers are somewhat shielded from the full impact of higher wages on the cost of benefits. State law limits temporary total disability benefits to a maximum of 260 weeks, a significantly shorter time frame than most other Southeastern states provide, the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute reports.

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Cambridge, MA, December 7, 2023 – A recently released study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that medical payments per claim in Wisconsin remained stable between 2019 and 2021 after prior years saw moderate growth. Wisconsin, however, sees some of the highest prices and payments per claim out of any of the study states.

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“Identifying these comorbidities and understanding their impact on recovery may help workers’ compensation stakeholders better understand which low back pain cases are more likely to have poorer outcomes and potentially adapt treatments for workers with high-risk comorbidities,” said Ramona Tanabe, president and CEO of WCRI.

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