Back to NewsThank you to our speakers and attendees for making our 2026 WCRI Issues & Research Conference a great success. With our highest registration ever, this year showed the ongoing need for WCRI’s research to help stakeholders better understand workers’ compensation systems and make informed decisions.
We hope everyone enjoyed exploring our latest data‑driven research, hearing from our engaging and knowledgeable keynote speakers and expert panelists, and connecting with our diverse audience.
Presentation slides remain available through the conference app, and we encourage attendees to complete the conference survey. For every completed survey, WCRI will donate three dollars to Kids’ Chance.
If you weren’t able to attend this year, below are articles and blog posts covering many of the sessions, and we’ll continue to update the list. And be sure to save the date for next year’s conference, March 11–12, 2027, at The Westin Boston Seaport District.
Bob’s Cluttered Desk:
Business Insurance:
- WCRI research shows uptick in comp costs as workers lose Medicaid
- Access to care continues to plague comp industry: panel
Joe Paduda:
- What happens when workers lose health insurance?
- How Medicaid and ACA cuts will affect work comp
- Lessons from great work comp programs
WorkersCompensation.com:
- Do Work Requirements for Medicaid Work? WCRI Keynote Questions Conventional Wisdom
- What Should Employers Do to Help Workers Beat Challenges? WCRI Panel Weighs In
If you have any questions or feedback on the conference that you would like to share, you can use the form at the bottom of this page.
