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Why Higher Wages May Signal Greater Medical Utilization in Injured Workers

According to research from the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), medical utilization and medical severity generally increased as wages rose in the claims studied. NCCI reported that workers earning more than 150% of their state’s average weekly wage had approximately 1.6 times the medical utilization and 1.5 times the medical severity of workers earning […]

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5 Lessons Learned from WCI 2026

September 3, 2026

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How Mental Health Is Reshaping Workers’ Compensation

July 27, 2026

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5 Ways the Workers’ Compensation Industry Is Adapting to High-Risk Claims Drivers

July 13, 2026

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What to Know About NCCI’s 2026 State of the Line Report

June 25, 2026

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Risk Management

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Can Research Build Your Business Case for Fleet Safety Controls?

Fleet safety controls can be a valuable investment for organizations, providing tools to monitor driver behavior, support follow-up coaching, and potentially reduce claims costs by helping document accidents. TechCelerate, a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) program designed to accelerate the adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry, […]

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Avoiding Common Mistakes in Blood-Contaminated Waste Disposal

September 21, 2026

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How Rapid Data Center Growth Can Magnify Construction Risks

September 3, 2026

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The Silent Damage of Workplace Hearing Loss

September 3, 2026

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7 Tips for Managing Driving Incident Videos

August 24, 2026

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Claims Management

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Building Better Workers’ Compensation Outcomes Through Trust and Accountability

Integrity is one of the most essential qualities in workers’ compensation. It requires honest, candid communication and consistent follow-through on commitments, particularly when injured workers and their families are relying on claim professionals for clear guidance. “Delays and uncertainty can quickly erode trust when stakeholders receive incomplete or untimely information,” said Mark Walls, Chief Marketing […]

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5 Reasons Complex Claims Require a New Management Approach

October 2, 2026

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Rethinking Access to Care for Rural Injured Workers

September 21, 2026

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Managing the Complexities of Cancer, Heart, and Lung Claims

September 21, 2026

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The Role of Letters of Protection in Liability Claims

September 3, 2026

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Rethinking Access to Care for Rural Injured Workers

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