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Comp claims, litigation often muddied by preexisting conditions, MRI findings
Business Insurance cites WCRI work on Degenerative and Comorbid Conditions.
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DOL: Provider Increase Follows Pay Raise
WorkCompCentral reports on the rise in the number of providers participating in the workers’ compensation system, and cites WCRI's research…
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Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re grateful to our colleagues for their dedication and to our members and partners for their support, which makes…
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The Trust & Care Framework That Prevents Workers’ Comp Claims From Going Legal
Amaxx Risk Solutions suggests some company practices to avoid litigation in workers' comp., and cites WCRI research on the topic.
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The Current State of Complex Claims in Workers’ Compensation
Risk & Insurance discusses the rising problem of high-cost claims, and cites several WCRI studies.
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State of the States November 21, 2025
IWP's weekly roundup includes WCRI's CompScope Medical Benchmarks report on Wisconsin.
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2026 WCRI Conference – Boston – Dr. Hartwig Keynote Speaker
J&L Risk Management is excited about hearing Dr. Bob Hartwig deliver the keynote address next March.
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WorkCompRecap: Gaining & Growing!
WorkCompWire highlights the Wisconsin CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks report.
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Workers’ Compensation Medical Claims Trending Up
Insurance Journal highlights some of the findings from CompScope Medical Benchmarks 2025.
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Common Exceptions: The Rising Incidence of Complex Claims in Workers’ Compensation
RxInformer takes a hard look at the issue of high-cost claims. The article cites eight different WCRI studies.
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State of the States November 14, 2025
IWP's weekly report includes WCRI's recent CompScope report on Delaware.
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WCRI Announces Bob Hartwig to Keynote 2026 Conference
WorkCompCentral features the announcement of Dr. Bob Hartwig as the keynote speaker for WCRI's 2026 conference.
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WCRI: Medical Costs per Claim in Wisconsin Grew 6% per Year
Waltham, MA, Nov. 13, 2025 – Medical payments per claim in Wisconsin grew 6% per year from 2021 to 2023 after years of modest changes, according…
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WCRI Announces Dr. Bob Hartwig to Keynote 2026 Issues & Research Conference
WorkCompWire announces that Dr. Bob Hartwig will deliver the keynote address at WCRI's Spring Conference.
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WorkCompRecap features the Delaware CompScope Study
WorkCompWire highlights the release of CS Medical Benchmarks for Delaware.
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Insurance and Risk Expert Dr. Bob Hartwig to Keynote 2026 WCRI Conference
Waltham, MA, Nov. 12, 2025—The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced today that Dr. Bob Hartwig will deliver the keynote…
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Expert Q&A: A Conversation on Managing Comorbidities with Silvia Sacalis, PharmD
Healthesystems VP of Clinical Services Silvia Sacalis cites WCRI research on comorbidities in an interview at National Comp.
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WCRI: Medical Costs per Claim in California Rose 5% as of 2024
WorkCompWire highlights the release of CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for California, 2025
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State of the States November 07, 2025
IWP mentions WCRI's upcoming webinar on Advanced Practitioners in Workers' Comp.
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What You Should Know About Insurance Claims
Reviews.com presents a guide to filing insurance claims, and cites WCRI research.
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WCRI Webinar: Advanced Practitioners and Workers’ Comp Claim Outcomes
WorkCompWire gives a plug for WCRI's upcoming webinar.
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WCRI: Medical Costs per Claim in Delaware Grew 7% per Year
Nov. 6, 2025 – Medical payments per claim in Delaware grew 7% per year between 2021 and 2023, driven by price increases in professional and…
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WCRI Sets Webinar for Advanced Practitioners and Comp Claim Outcomes
WorkCompCentral shares WCRI's announcement of our upcoming webinar.
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Naloxone cabinets available to SMART locals via SMOHIT
SMART cites WCRI research in a post on providing Naloxone cabinets to union workers.
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WCRI Webinar: Advanced Practitioners and Workers’ Compensation Claim Outcomes
Waltham, MA, November 4, 2025 – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a free 40-minute webinar on Thursday, November 20,…
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Helping Customers Manage Increasing Medical Inflation
Insurance Journal cites WCRI's work on medical inflation.
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The Costly Consequences of Comorbidities
Leader's Edge cites WCRI's study of Degenerative and Comorbid Conditions.
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State of the States October 31, 2025
IWP highlights the publication of CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for Pennsylvania.
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Wear and Tear: A Breakdown of Degenerative Comorbid Conditions
Rx Informer cites two WCRI studies while tacking the issue of degenerative comorbidities in workers' comp.
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Balancing Costs for Topical Medications in Workers’ Compensation
WorkersCompensation.com cites WCRI research while considering the issue of topical medications.
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New Osteoporosis Biosimilar Approved
As the workforce grows older, and as entities such as the WCRI report on the frequency and impacts that degenerative conditions have on claims...
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Kentucky Supreme Court Weighs in on Three Workers’ Comp Cases
Insurance Journal cites WCRI research in an article on a key Kentucky workers' compensation case.
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Study shows California heat regulations have helped to prevent injuries
NRCA highlights WCRI research on California's heat standard.
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WCRI Webinar: Impact of California’s Heat Standard on Workers’ Comp Outcomes
WorkCompWire highlights WCRI's upcoming webinar on The Impact of California’s Heat Standard.
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State of the States October 24, 2025
IWP's State of the States mentions the publication of CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, 2025 Edition.
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WCRI: Medical Costs per Claim in Pennsylvania Rose 14% in 2023, Following Decreases in Past Years
Waltham, MA, October 23, 2025 – Medical payments per claim for injured workers in Pennsylvania rose 14% in 2023, following relatively stable or…
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CA Employers: Paying More for Comp Coverage as Insurers Make Bank
DaisyNews cites WCRI's "Designing WC Medical Fee Schedules" in an article on the WC insurance industry in California.
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Six States Had Surprising Medical Costs Per Claim Increases
J&L Insurance's blog reflects on some findings from the new edition of CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks.
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California’s heat rule has helped curb injuries, workers’ comp study shows
Safety and Health reports on WCRI's California Heat Standard study.
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WCRI Opens Registration for 2026 Annual Issues & Research Conference
WorkCompWire gives a plug for our annual conference.
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State of the States October 17, 2025
IWP's weekly report cites figures from CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks on the rising costs of medical care.
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WCRI: Medical Costs per Claim in California Rose 5%
Waltham, MA, October 16, 2025 – After years of stable payments, medical costs per claim for injured workers in California rose 5% as of 2024,…
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Workers’ Compensation Medical Claims Costs Rising Across Most States: WCRI
Insurance Journal reviews CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, 2025 Edition.
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National COSH Says Tennessee Plant Explosion That Killed 16 Was Preventable
Claims Journal cites WCRI work in an article on the blast that killed 16 workers in TN.
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WorkCompRecap: Bringing Benchmarks!
WorkCompWire highlights the release of CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, 2025 Edn.
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Webinar: Impact of California’s Heat Standard on Workers’ Compensation Outcomes
Waltham, MA, October 15, 2025 – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced a 30-minute webinar scheduled for Thursday, October…
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Punching In (Daily Labor Report): Research Shows Heat Standards Help
Bloomberg reports on the issue of workplace heat regulations, and cites WCRI's recent study of CA's heat standard.
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Work comp medical costs ARE increasing.
Joe Paduda: Finally credible research (from WCRI, of course)
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Battling Killer Heat
Daily Kos reports on the issue of workplace heat, and cites WCRI's recent study of the CA Heat Standard.
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New Study Shows California Heat Standard Reduced Work Injuries on Hot Days
☀️ Heat-related illnesses are 11 to 18 times more frequent on days when temperatures rise about 95°F. But California’s heat standard appears…
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Medical costs in comp increasing across most states: Report
Business Insurance highlights one of the key findings in CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, 2025 Edition.
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State of the States October 10, 2025
IWP's quarterly report mentions the recent release of CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks.
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Workers’ Comp Medical Costs Per Claim Rose 5%-12% Across Most States in Study
Claims Journal reviews CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, 2025 Edition.
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Topicals increasingly plague comp system
Business Insurance tackles the issues swirling around topical pain medications, and cites a 2024 WCRI study.
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Medical Costs per Claim Rose 5–12% Across Majority of States
Waltham, MA, October 9, 2025 — After a period of relative stability post-COVID, new studies from the Workers Compensation Research Institute…
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Challenging Assumptions about Pain? It all Comes Down to Trust
WCRI's study on Avoiding Litigation is cited in a new Workerscompensation.com article.
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What’s Working: Follow California’s Lead
Politico's Ariel Wittenberg and Alex Nieves discuss California's Heat Standard, and WCRI's research on the subject.
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CA businesses, lawmakers battle over workplace heat
WCRI's research mentioned in an article about California AB 1336.
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Study Shows California Heat Standard Reduced Work Injuries on Hot Days
Insurance Journal reviews WCRI's new study of the California Heat Standard.
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California Heat Standard Drives Down Injury Rates
CLM: New WCRI study shows significant drops in outdoor worker injuries.
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WCRI Estimates Double-Digit Reduction in Injuries Under Heat Rules
Work Comp Central reviews WCRI's new study on the California Heat Standard.
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WCRI Study: CA Heat Standard Reduced Work Injuries by Over 15% on Hot Days
WorkCompWire features WCRI's recently-released study of the CA Heat Standard.
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Heat rules for employers reduce work injuries by 15% to 27%: Study
Business Insurance highlights WCRI's new study of the California Heat Standards.
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WCRI: California Heat Standard Reduced Work Injuries by Over 15% on Hot Days in High-Exposure Industries
Waltham, MA – Sept. 30, 2025 — As more states adopt heat safety standards, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI)…
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Paduda: Hot Stuff From WCRI
"The brainiacs at the Workers Compensation Research Institute crammed more insights into a webinar than anyone could reasonably expect."
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WCRI Webinar Looks into Providers, Cost, Heat in Florida
WorkersCompensation.com headlines WCRI's webinar on Highlights of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System.
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Study: Psych Issues Common in Knee, Shoulder Injuries
WorkCompCentral highlights WCRI's recent work on psychosocial factors in physical therapy and recovery.
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WorkCompWire: Psychosocial Study!
WorkCompWire features the release of WCRI's study on psychosocial factors in physical therapy.
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Psych issues common in knee and shoulder injuries: study
Business Insurance highlights WCRI's new work on psychosocial factors in physical therapy and recovery from workplace injuries.
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Behavioral Health Barriers Are Slowing Recovery for Injured Workers with Knee and Shoulder Claims
Claims Pages features WCRI's new study on psychosocial factors in physical therapy and recovery.
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The Mind-Body Connection in Workers’ Comp: WCRI Puts Numbers to What We’ve Known All Along
Bob Wilson review's WCRI's study on Psychosocial Factors and Functional Outcomes Following Physical Therapy.
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Behavioral Issues Hamper Outcomes in Workers With Shoulder, Knee Injuries
Carrier Management highlights WCRI's new study on psychosocial factors in physical therapy and recovery after injuries.
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Jon L. Gelman cites WCRI’s work on New Jersey
"New Jersey's workers' compensation landscape continues its remarkable transformation..."
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Role of Psychosocial Factors on Recovery from Knee and Shoulder Pain
Behavioral health is increasingly recognized as a key factor in workers’ compensation recovery. Psychosocial risks—like fear of movement, poor…
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Dr. Vern Saboe of the ACA testifies to the Oregon MLAC Subcommittee
Dr. Vern Saboe of the ACA cites a WCRI on Chiropractic Care in testimony before the Oregon State MLAC Subcommittee on Access to Care.
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4 Factors Leading to High-Cost Claims Involving Back and Shoulder Injuries
WCRI's new report on high-cost claims involving back and shoulder injuries was featured in Carrier Chronicles.
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Webinar: Highlights of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System
Waltham, MA, September 4, 2025― The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a free, 45-minute webinar on Thursday, September 25,…
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Sebastian Negrusa on the Workers’ Comp Matters podcast
Sebastian Negrusa joins the Workers’ Comp Matters podcast to discuss WCRI's forthcoming study on the impact of heat in the workplace.
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Late Medical Interventions Drive Workers’ Comp Costs as Back, Shoulder Claims Show Wide Cost Variation
WCRI's recent study on high-cost claims involving back and shoulder injuries was featured in Risk & Insurance magazine.
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Study Looks at $65K-plus Back Injuries
Workers' Comp Advisor reviews WCRI's new study on the key factors associated with high-cost workers’ compensation claims involving back…
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Back and Shoulder Injuries with a $65K+ Price Tag: New WCRI Study Examines the Causes
Waltham, MA – August 7, 2025 — A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) examines the key factors associated with…
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Does Care Started by Advanced Practitioners Result in Different Workers Comp Outcomes?
Carrier Management featured WCRI's study on Advanced Practitioners and and Workers’ Compensation Claim Outcomes.
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Does Care Started by Advanced Practitioners Result in Different Outcomes?
Waltham, MA – July 24, 2025 – As the shortage of primary care physicians grows, more injured workers are receiving initial care from advanced…
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WCRI: Trend of non-physicians treating hurt workers speeds up care
Business Insurance highlights our article on the increasing role of advanced practitioners in treating workers with injuries.
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Policy Choices, Fee Schedules, and Inflation
CLM highlights WCRI's recent study of the effects of high inflation on medical payments in workers’ compensation.
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Well that was fast.
Joe Paduda of Managed Care Matters on climate change's financial costs, especially in the workers' compensation sector.
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Report Shows Excessive Heat Pushes Worker Injury Risk Sky High
WCRI’S recent report on heat-related illnesses in the workplace was highlighted in Insurance Journal.
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WCRI Publishes New Report on Medical Fee Schedule Design
Healthesystems featured WCRI's study on Designing Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Schedules in the "Insights" section of its…
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Save the Date! WCRI’s 2026 Annual Conference
WCRI's Annual Conference is back in 2026! The conference will take place March 3-4, 2026 at the Westin Copley Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Study Highlights Specific Factors Driving High-Cost Rotator Cuff Disorder Claims
Waltham, MA – July 8, 2025 – A new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) identifies detailed factors associated with…
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Member Spotlight: Nancy Kelly of Averitt Express
In this WCRI Member Spotlight, we speak with Nancy Kelly of Averitt Express—a leading transportation and logistics provider with 140 service…
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Impact of Inflation on Workers’ Compensation Medical Payments from 2020 to 2025
Waltham, MA, June 30, 2025 – A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) sheds light on how the high-inflation period of…
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Recorded Webinar: Heat-Related Illnesses in the Workplace
In this free, 30-minute webinar held on June 26, 2025, author and senior policy analyst Dr. Vennela Thumula discussed WCRI's recent research,…
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New WCRI Study Explores Promises and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Workers’ Compensation
Waltham, MA, June 25, 2025 — A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) examines how stakeholders view the promises and…
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Striking the Balance: WCRI Study Reveals Key Decisions in Workers’ Comp Fee Schedules
Waltham, MA, June 20, 2025 – As policymakers seek to implement or revise price controls in their state workers’ compensation systems through…
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From Awareness to Action: Creating a Mental Health Action Plan for Your Organization
From stress and burnout to substance use disorders, this Travelers Institute session provided a comprehensive framework for understanding mental…
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WCRI: New Hires Account for Largest Share of Claims
Short-tenure workers with less than two years of experience continue to account for the largest share of workers' compensation claims in New…
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WCRI: Growth of Short-Tenure Workers as Share of Claims in New Jersey Echoes National Trend
Waltham, MA, June 10, 2025 – Short-tenure workers, meaning those with less than two years of job tenure, continued to account for the largest…
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WCRI’s New Studies
WCRI is on the ball. A webinar on Heat-Related Illnesses in the Workplace is scheduled for June 26; register here. Space is limited so don’t get…
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Webinar: Heat-Related Illnesses in the Workplace
Waltham, MA, June 5, 2025 — With summer approaching, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is hosting a free, 30-minute webinar on…
