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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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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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Save the Date: 2027 WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 11–12 in Boston
Make sure to save the date for the 2027 WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 11–12, 2027, at the The Westin Boston Seaport District.
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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.
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Workers’ Comp Provider Networks Cut Total Claim Costs by 26%, Drive Faster Access to Care
The R&I Editorial Team reviews our new study of provider networks in workers' comp.
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2026 WCRI Annual Report Now Available
Waltham, MA, April 6, 2026—The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has released its 2026 Annual Report, highlighting independent…
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WCRI Notes and Takeaways: Why Workers’ Comp Is Profitable but Not Growing
Michael B. Stack on Bob Hartwig's presentation at the WCRI Conference.
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6 Degenerative Conditions Impacting Injured Workers
HealtheSystems cites WCRI on the importance of degenerative conditions.
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Payment Integrity and Network Strength: A New Standard for Surgical Savings
Paradigm's SVP cites WCRI research on outpatient payments to argue his point.
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Medical provider networks tied to lower comp costs, faster care: WCRI
A review of WCRI's new work on the Impact of Networks on Claim Outcomes.
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WCRI Notes and Takeaways: When Hospitals Close, Where Does the Care Go?
Michael B. Stack at the WCRI Conference earlier this month
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Hospital consolidation - Less competition, higher costs, questionable outcomes
Joe Paduda cites WCRI's work on provider consolidation.
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WCRI: In-Network Care Lowers Costs, Speeds Treatment, and Shortens Disability
Waltham, MA, March 31, 2026— A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) finds that injured workers treated in networks…
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WCRI Notes and Takeaways: Why Workers’ Comp Claim Costs Are Rising Again
Michael B. Stack on one of the key questions at the WCRI conference.
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WCRI data cited in Gallagher Bassett article
Irina Simpson of Gallagher Bassett cites WCRI data in a sponsored article on the changing WC landscape.
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WCRI Notes and Takeaways: AI, Risk, and the Expanding Complexity of Workers’ Comp
Michael B. Stack, CEO of AMAXX, on the WCRI conference.
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Radio: Louisiana Workers’ Comp Reform Targets High Costs and Delays
Patrick Robinson of LABI mentions WCRI's research in a radio interview.
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Medical Provider Networks Lead to Lower Workers Comp Claim Costs, Finds WCRI
The Standard cites two WCRI studies.
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The Formula Behind Successful AI Adoption in Workers’ Comp
James Benham of JBK on AI adoption in workers' comp., and WCRI's contributions to the field.
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WCRI Notes and Takeaways: Access to Care Issues and Potential Solutions
Michael B. Stack on the Access to Care Panel at the WCRI conference.
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WorkCompRecap: Discussing Delivery!
WorkCompWire promotes WCRI's upcoming webinar on benefit delivery expenses in New York.
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WCRI Publishes National Repository on Prescription Drug Regulations
Healthesystems announces the release of WCRI's major new state survey.
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WCRI Notes and Takeaways: Top Employers Are Rethinking Workers’ Comp
Michael B. Stack on the Employers' Panel at the WCRI conference.
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3 Key Updates in Workers’ Comp Pharmacy
Dennis Sponer writes for SRX Advisors/WorkersCompensation.com
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Webinar: Benefit Delivery Expenses in the New York Workers’ Compensation System
Waltham, MA, March 17, 2026—The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a free 30‑minute webinar on April 9 at 2 p.m. ET to…
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WCRI Panel Flags Key Challenges
Healthesystems on the employers' panel at the WCRI Conference.
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What happens to work comp claims when hospitals close?
Joe Paduda on Bogdan Savych's presentation at the WCRI Conference.
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Inside Medical Experience: Signals, Trends, and System Impact
Healthesystems announces a panel at the PCRB conference next month that will feature WCRI's CEO.
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State of the States March 13, 2026
IWP's weekly roundup features WCRI's recent conference.
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WCRI – When Hospitals Close, Workers Drive Farther — But…
Bob Wilson on a WCRI Conference panel with unexpected insights.
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Access-to-care challenges dominate employer, comp industry concerns
Louise Esola on a key theme of the WCRI conference.
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One Key Takeaway and Application Point from WCRI 2026
Michael Stack, CEO of AMAXX, reflects on the WCRI Conference, and the fundamental things that haven't changed in WC.
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Work Requirements, Claim Shifting, and the GLP-1 Reckoning: Sommers Fields Questions at WCRI
Bob Wilson reports further on the WCRI Conference.
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What’s the Current State of Workers’ Comp? Small, but Mighty: Hartwig
Frank Ferreri reports on this and other details from Day 2 of WCRI's conference.
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Workforce training bills, tort reform, carbon wells top business agenda for Louisiana Legislature
Stephanie Riegel reports on the business lobby's top priorities in Louisiana, and cites WCRI research.
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Lessons from great work comp programs
Joe Paduda on the Employers' Panel at the WCRI conference.
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Thank You for Attending WCRI’s 2026 Conference
Thank you to our speakers and attendees for helping make the 2026 WCRI Issues & Research Conference a great success. Record attendance made…
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New York’s Hidden Cost Problem: WCRI Examines the Price of Delivering Benefits
WorkComp Writer reviews WCRI's new work on benefit delivery expenses in NY State.
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WorkersCompensation.com coverage of the WCRI Conference
Several articles, by multiple authors, capture the importance of this year's WCRI conference.
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What Should Employers Do to Help Workers Beat Challenges? WCRI Panel Weighs In
Frank Ferreri on the Employer Panel at the WCRI Conference.
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James J. Moore at the WCRI Conference
The founder of CutCompCosts.com liveblogs the conference.
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WCRI research shows uptick in comp costs as workers lose Medicaid
Business Insurance reviews WCRI Conference presentation on loss of coverage.
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What happens when workers lose health insurance?
Joe Paduda reviews Sebastian Negrusa's presentation at the WCRI conference.
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Access to care continues to plague comp industry: Panel
Business Insurance on a key panel discussion at our recent conference.
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How Medicaid and ACA cuts will affect work comp
Joe Paduda on key takeaways from Dr Sommers' keynote address at our conference.
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WCRI – Health Coverage in Flux: Harvard Economist Warns Workers’ Comp Industry to Brace for Fallout
Bob Wilson reviews the opening keynote from WCRI's conference.
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Florida Appeals Court Pulls the Plug on Physician Dispensing in Workers’ Comp
WCRI research cited in a major court case.
