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Nominations Sought for Excellence in Work Comp Risk Management Award

WCI, National Underwriter, and Helmsman Management Services have teamed up to find and honor the top workers' compensation risk management programs in the country. Honorees will be feted and make presentations at the the Workers' Compensation Educational Conference in August. Read More

Doctors Blast Florida TaxWatch Over APRN Report

"Fundamentally flawed and misleading." That's what the Florida Medical Association is calling a report from Florida TaxWatch on the ongoing debate in the Legislature about easing the practice restrictions placed on advanced practice registered nurses. Read More

N.D. Work Comp Doctor Says His Opinions Are Repeatedly Bypassed

Dr. Luis Vilella, the medical director of North Dakota's Workforce Safety & Insurance, says that WSI lawyers have meddled with his medical reviews of injured workers' claims. He also says nobody listens to him. Read More

When an IOU Is a W-I-N

When used effectively, a combination of cash and a structured settlement in workers' compensation and other areas can result in faster claims closure and lower ongoing expenses driven by claims remaining open. Also, there is a good chance for reduced outside legal expenses. Read More  

Bill Would Require Ohio to Issue Drug Fact Sheets

Whom does one trust when it comes to getting the best information about prescription drugs? A doctor? The state?

Well, it's the state, according to a bill introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives. Read More  

Sleepless and Distracted in the Driver's Seat

Being awake for 22 hours straight can slow your reaction time more than four drinks can. And just like alcohol, sleepiness impairs judgment, so you don't necessarily know you're impaired when you are. Harvard Medical School's Division of Sleep Medicine has a test to check your reaction time. Ready? Read More  

WCI Briefs

We know you're busy. That's why we created WCI Briefs, a collection of workers' compensation and insurance news from across the nation and around the world. Each of these articles tells its story in 400 words or less. Read More

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