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WCRI: Medical Costs per Claim in New Jersey Increased 8% per Year
Waltham, MA, October 6, 2026— Medical costs per claim in New Jersey increased by 8 percent per year between 2022 and 2025, according to a recent…
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Healthesystems highlights two new WCRI publications
Overview of Workers’ Compensation Claims Composition and Mental Health Claims in Workers’ Compensation.
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State of the States October 2, 2026
IWP headlines WCRI's recent publications and upcoming webinar.
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WCRI: Share of Injuries Among New Workers Fell Below Pre-Pandemic Level by 2024
WorkCompCentral on the release of Overview of WC Claims Composition.
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Mental Health Workers’ Comp Claims Rise 47% Since 2015, WCRI Finds
Risk and Insurance on WCRI's new study of mental health claims.
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Workers in first two years on job account for 54% of comp injuries: WCRI
Louise Esola announces the release of Overview of Workers’ Compensation Claims Composition.
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WCRI: Industries Accounting for Workers’ Compensation Injuries Shifted After the Pandemic
Waltham, MA, September 30, 2026 — The share of workers’ compensation injuries by industry shifted notably as the workforce moved from the…
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Mental health claim frequency rises 47% in comp: WCRI
Business Insurance announces the release of Mental Health Claims in Workers’ Compensation.
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New WCRI Study on Mental Health Claims in Workers’ Compensation
Waltham, MA, September 29, 2026 — A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) examines mental health claims in workers’…
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The Blockbuster Problem in Occupational Hearing Loss
Niki Moore Simmons on the demise of Blockbuster, the potential of Audicus, and the problems of hearing loss in workers' comp.
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Yale Health Economist Zack Cooper to Headline 2027 WCRI Conference
Waltham, MA, September 24, 2026 — What is driving healthcare costs, and what are the main factors reshaping the healthcare system? Those are…
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Is California the canary in the coal mine?
Joe Paduda quotes WCRI research on California medical costs.
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WCRI Sets Webinar on Drivers of Medical Payment Growth
WorkCompCentral on WCRI's upcoming webinar.
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WCRI: Medical Costs in Pennsylvania Rise for the Third Year in a Row
Waltham, MA, September 22, 2026— Medical costs per claim in Pennsylvania rose by 11% in 2025, according to a recent study by the Workers…
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Join Us for the 2027 WCRI Issues & Research Conference
The 2027 WCRI Issues & Research Conference will bring together hundreds of workers’ compensation professionals from across the country for…
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Webinar: Medical Costs Are Rising: What’s Driving Growth?
Waltham, MA, September 18, 2026—Join the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) for a free 30-minute webinar on Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. ET to…
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WCRI: Medical Costs per Claim in California Continue to Rise
Waltham, MA, September 15, 2026— Medical costs per claim in California rose by 7% in 2025, according to a new study by the Workers Compensation…
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State of the States September 11, 2026
IWP on the publication of CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks.
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Medical Payments per Claim Increased in Most Study States, with Varying Growth Rates
Waltham, MA, September 10, 2026—Medical payments per claim increased by an average of 4% to 8% per year in most study states from 2022 to 2025,…
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What’s Up When There’s No Fee Schedule?
Workerscompensation.com reviews Olesya Fomenko's recent webinar.
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The Litigation Myth: Why Attorneys Aren’t the Real Cost Driver
Harvey Warren cites WCRI's work on attorney involvement in workers' comp.
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Hidden comorbidities complicate workers comp claims
Louise Esola of Business Insurance cites WCRI's work on degenerative and comorbid conditions.
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The Blind Spot in Workers’ Comp Risk Stratification: Behavioral Health
Nancy Schaefer of Ascellus cites WCRI's work on behavioral health care in workers’ compensation.
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Joe Paduda: Gotta love WCRI.
A top industry blogger on why WCRI's upcoming webinar is so important.
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WCRI Webinar Examines Payment Trends for Services Without Fee Schedule Rates
Waltham, MA, August 13, 2026 – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a 30-minute webinar on Thursday, September 3, 2026,…
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WCRI Reports on Trends in Non-Price-Controlled Medical Services
Healthesystems on WCRI's latest publication.
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State of the States July 31, 2026
IWP announces the release of Trends in Non-Price-Controlled Medical Services.
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Building a Summer Safety Culture that Lasts Beyond Summer
Claire Muselman on workplace safety culture and WCRI's research on heat injuries.
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Workplace and Joint Replacement: What’s On-The-Job and What’s Just Aging?
WCM interviews Sebastian Negrusa about Recent Trends in Joint Replacement Among Workers’ Compensation Claims.
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New Report Examines a Potential Driver of Workers’ Compensation Medical Costs
Waltham, MA, July 28, 2026—With workers' compensation medical costs continuing to rise, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research…
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Extreme heat makes World Cup headlines, but staffing risks may drive workers’ comp claims
Gia Snape writes on heat-related risks for workers at the World Cup, and quotes WCRI research.
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The Heat Dome? It’s gonna be brutal.
Joe Paduda cites WCRI's research on extreme heat and workers' comp.
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NYC Mayor Orders Steps to Protect Workers From Heat
Insurance Journal on Mayor Mamdani's new heat-related XO, and WCRI research on heat-related injuries.
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On-Demand Webinar Explores Air Ambulance Use and Costs in Workers’ Compensation Across States
Waltham, MA, June 16, 2026— The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has made available an on-demand webinar on its recently…
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The Claims Moment of Truth: Why Predictive Modeling Is No Longer Optional
Billy Nielsen of GuideWire writes on attorney involvement in workers' compensation cases, and draws extensively on WCRI research.
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Montgomery: Comp Remains Profitable, but Insurers Still Want More From Employers
A review of the industry that cites WCRI data to make an argument about California's WC premiums.
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Workers’ Compensation Costs Running High in Pennsylvania: WCRI
Insurance Journal on the release of CompScope™ Pennsylvania.
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The Accuracy Problem Hiding in Plain Sight
April Styles of Perspecta on the importance of accurate provider data, and the importance of networks.
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WCRI: Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Costs Rank High Among Study States
Waltham, MA, June 9, 2026 – A recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) finds that total workers’ compensation…
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State of the States June 5, 2026
IWP Highlights WCRI's recent publications, and our webinar later this week.
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Free WCRI Webinar to Cover Latest Research on Fee Schedules and Medical Prices
WorkCompWire publicizes out upcoming webinar.
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WCRI report compares Minnesota with 17 other states
The Minnesota DLI's quarterly newsletter features CompScope 2026.
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California’s Cost Paradox: Fewer Injuries, Soaring Workers’ Comp Bills
BriefGlance cites WCRI's research on WC costs in California.
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Joe Paduda: What Will Really Drive Work Comp Loss Ratios for the Next Few Years
On provider consolidation, loss of healthcare coverage, and WCRI's contributions to the field.
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Sky-High Costs: Managing Air Ambulance Costs in Workers’ Compensation
Leigh Kuhns of One Call takes on a growing issue.
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Workers’ Comp Medical Prices Vary Dramatically by State, With Fee Schedules Proving Key to Cost Control
Risk & Insurance announces the release of the Medical Price Index.
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WorkCompRecap: Indexes & Inflation!
WorkCompWire on the release of WCRI's Medical Price Index.
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Florida Comp Costs Are on the Rise. End to Physician Dispensing May Help.
Insurance Journal reviews CompScope™ Benchmarks for Florida.
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Inflation drives faster growth in comp medical prices: study
BI on the release of WCRI's new Medical Price Index.
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Inflation Drives Faster Growth in Workers’ Comp Professional Prices
Waltham, MA, May 28, 2026—A new 36-state study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) finds that most states saw faster growth…
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Workers’ Comp Drug Costs Reverse Course, Rising Sharply Across Most States
R&I on the release of Interstate Variation and Trends in WC Drug Payments.
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WCRI: Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim Costs Rose About 5% per Year Since 2022
Waltham, MA, May 26, 2026 — A recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) finds that total payments per claim in…
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WCRI Publishes Interstate Variation and Trends Report on Drug Payments
HealtheSystems' Regulatory Recap announces release of Interstate Variation and Trends Report on Drug Payments.
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Building a Connected Claims Ecosystem: Why Integration Wins
James Benham cites WCRI research in discussing integration in workers' comp.
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Webinar: Latest WCRI Research on Fee Schedules and Medical Prices
Waltham, May 22, 2026—The design of fee schedule regulations and how they affect medical prices and payments across state workers’ compensation…
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State of the States May 22, 2026
IWP on the release of our report on Interstate Variation and Trends in WC Drug Payments.
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WCRI: Delivery Pharmacies and Physician Dispensing Drive Workers’ Compensation Rx Payments for Dermatological Agents
Waltham, MA, May 21, 2026―A new Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) report finds that dermatological agents account for the largest…
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Dermatologicals top workers comp drug costs
Louise Esola on our new WC Drug Payments report.
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Heat risk draws fresh scrutiny in workers compensation
Business Insurance's Louise Esola on how insurers and employers are looking more closely at heat as a workplace injury risk.
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WCRI: Wisconsin Claim Costs Rise After Years of Stability
Waltham, MA, May 19, 2026 – Total payments per claim in Wisconsin rose by 9 percent annually between 2022 and 2025, following a long period of…
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WCRI Publishes 2026 CompScope Benchmarks
HealtheSystems on the release of CompScope™ Benchmarks, 2026 Edition.
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Rural Hospital Closures Disrupt Care Access for Injured Workers but Don’t Worsen Claim Outcomes
R&I on the newly-released WCRI study.
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Wisconsin hospital costs are fourth highest in the nation | Opinion
An article on WI's hospital costs cites CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks.
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WorkCompRecap: Continuing Climb!
WorkCompWire announces the release of CompScope™ Benchmarks for California.
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California Sees Steady Rise in Workers Comp Claim Costs Since 2021: WCRI
Carrier Chronicles announces the release of CompScope™ Benchmarks for California.
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Workers’ Comp Claim Costs Rise Across States
CLM on the release of CompScope™ Benchmarks 2026.
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Workers’ Compensation Costs Per Claim in California Rose 6% in 2025
Adjustercom on CS Benchmarks for California.
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WCRI: California Claim Costs Continue to Rise
Waltham, MA, May 12, 2026 – A recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) finds that total payments per claim in…
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WCRI Reports on Impact of Hospital Closures
HealtheSystems announces the release of one of WCRI's new studies.
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California Workers’ Comp Costs Per Claim Rose 6% in 2025
Risk & Insurance announces the release of CompScope Benchmarks for California.
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How workers compensation reform can cut litigation costs
Dr. Kayvan Haddadan on attorney involvement and claim costs in workers' comp.
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New WCRI Report Benchmarks Workers’ Compensation Hospital Outpatient Surgery Payments Across 36 States
Waltham, MA, May 5, 2026—A new report from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) gives policymakers an understanding of how…
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9 Contributors to Workers’ Comp Claim Complexity
HealtheSystems looks at a major phenomenon, and draws extensively on WCRI research.
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Types of Injectables Used in an Injured Worker’s Pain Management
Carrier Chronicles cites WCRI's research.
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WorkCompRecap: Benchmarks Brewing!
WorkCompWire announces the release of CompScope Benchmarks 2026.
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Rural hospital closures disrupt care access but not claim costs: WCRI
Business Insurance reviews WCRI's new study on hospital closures.
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New WCRI Study on How Hospital Closures Affect Injured Workers
Waltham, MA, April 30, 2026—With hospital closures increasing, a new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) examines how…
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Comp claim costs rise 6% annually from 2022 to 2025: WCRI
Louise Esola on WCRI's newly-released CompScope™ Benchmarks.
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Workers’ Compensation Claim Costs Grew 6 Percent Annually 2022-2025 as Wages, Disability Duration, and Medical Payments Increased
Waltham, MA, April 28, 2026 – New research from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), based on data from 18 study states, found…
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Care access problems strain comp sector, slowing worker recovery, increasing costs
An article on delays in care in WC cites WCRI's work on PT for low back pain.
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Heather Lore: Betting on the Next Generation
The Deconstructing Comp podcast features WCRI's work on heat-related injuries.
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Sky-High Costs: The $50K Air Ambulance Trap
The headline article covers WCRI's new FlashReport.
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Employers face ‘patchwork’ of heat regulations for workers
Louise Esola on the new Virginia heat standard--and on heat standards in WC in general.
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Air Ambulance Costs in Workers’ Comp Surged More Than 60%
Another review of WCRI's new FlashReport.
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In the Long Run: How Long COVID Impacts Workers’ Comp
HealtheSystems' Rx Informer Magazine reports on Long COVID, and cites several WCRI studies.
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IWP State of the States April 17
IWP reports on WCRI's upcoming webinar on CompScope 2026, and on our recently published FlashReport.
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Air ambulance costs soar despite limited use in workers compensation
Louise Esola on WCRI's new FlashReport.
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Air Ambulances in Workers’ Compensation: Use and Costs Across States
Waltham, MA, April 14, 2026—Air ambulances can be lifesaving for workers with severe job‑related injuries, and their costs vary widely across…
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Webinar: Trends Across 18 State Workers’ Comp Systems
Waltham, MA, April 13, 2026—The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a free 30‑minute webinar on April 30 at 2 p.m. ET to…
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Networks shift from cost tool to care driver in workers comp
Louise Esola on WCRI's latest study.
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Advancements in Prosthetic Care: 3 Big Innovations, and What They Mean for Workers’ Compensation
Paradigm's Michael Choo, MD, cites CompScope Medical Benchmarks in an article on new technology.
