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Worker’s comp quick roundup ft. the WCRI Conference
Joe Paduda features WCRI’s Conference in his blog today, calling this year’s agenda “compelling and timely.”
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Derrick Amato: The Blind Spot: Identifying At-Risk Individuals Before Claims Derail
Derrick Amato argues for WC reform, and cites WCRI's research on worker recovery.
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Rising Heat Means More Vigilance in Keeping Workers Safe
Risk & Insurance on the increasing problem of high heat, and the importance of WCRI's contributions to research.
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A Workers’ Comp Tech Strategy With A Bootstrapped Mindset
James Benham cites WCRI's AI study to think about the topic of vendor relations.
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Creeping Costs: The Rise of Mega Claims in Workers’ Compensation
A Healthesystems article on billion-dollar claims cites three WCRI studies.
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Pack Your Parka and Your Data Goggles: The WCRI Conference Returns to Boston
And Bob Wilson, founder of WorkersCompensation.com, is going.
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Injectable Therapies: A Growing Cost Driver in Workers’ Compensation
Risk & Insurance spotlights WCRI's new research.
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WorkCompRecap: Injection Inspection!
WorkCompWire announces the release of our new research on injectable therapies.
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Workers Comp Injectable Therapies – Critical WCRI Study
J&L Risk Management recommends our new research to everyone who works in Workers' Compensation claims.
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Injectable therapies used in four in 10 lost-time claims, WCRI finds
Business Insurance headlines our new study of injectable drugs in workers' comp.
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What Made the Biggest Impacts in Workers’ Comp Claims Management in 2025?
HealtheSystems' 2025 Year In Review cites WCRI's study of Attorney Representation.
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State of the States January 9, 2026
IWP publicizes our upcoming webinar on Psychosocial Factors in physical therapy.
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Workers Comp Self-Insured Resolutions – Looking Back to Look Forward
James L. Moore reviews some old "resolutions"—and stresses that WCRI's research from 2023 is still very relevant.
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Florida Workers’ Compensation System Complexity Increases in 2026 Despite Rate Reductions
WorkInjuryRights.com cites WCRI data in an article on the Florida WC system.
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New WCRI Webinar: Psychosocial Factors and Functional Outcomes Following PT
WorkCompWire gives a plug for WCRI's upcoming webinar.
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“Marijuana Laws” study featured in AmComp Special
A summary of WCRI's recent study, Impact of Recreational Marijuana Laws on Workers' Compensation Benefits, was published in AmComp's…
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State of the States December 19, 2025
IWP's weekly roundup highlights WCRI's upcoming webinar on Psychosocial Factors and Functional Outcomes Following Physical Therapy.
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Where AI Actually Works in Workers’ Comp — And Where It Shouldn’t
Consulting CEO James Benham, writing on AI in workers' compensation, highlights WCRI's research.
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State of the States December 12, 2025
IWP's weekly roundup promotes WCRI's spring conference.
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Dunkin’ Cashier in Georgia, Stabbed by Rapper, Can’t Claim More Than Workers’ Comp
Insurance Journal on an unusual civil case, and how GA workers' compensation laws affect it.
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Insurers Are Fleecing CA Employers: FL Edition
DaisyBill reports on the problems of California's workers' comp. system, and cites WCRI research on WC fee schedules.
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Presumption Laws and PTSD: From Legislative Mandates to Better Care
Dr. Les Kertay writes on PTSD presumption laws, and cites WCRI's research on the mental health workforce.
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In Alabama, Shot Employee Gets No Workers’ Comp and No Employer’s Liability
WCRI's inventory of Workers' Comp. laws is cited in an article on a near-fatal shooting in Alabama.
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DE: Fee Schedule Increase Brings More Providers Into the System
Daisy News Blog reports on a change to Delaware's WC laws, and cites WCRI research on the state's fee schedule.
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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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’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…
