ProPublica and NPR offered a disturbing view of the current workers' compensation system across the nation on the same day that OSHA issued an unflattering report. Coincidence? Read More 

In its February "MKRS Law's Case Law Updates," the Florida workers' compensation defense firm reviews four recent cases. Read More 

Currently, only Washington, Texas, Ohio and Oklahoma have state-regulated drug formularies in place. California, Montana, Tennessee and Maine are considering them; Louisiana is researching the idea, and Arkansas' formulary is set to launch in July. Read More

To save you time, here's a sampling of workers' compensation and insurance news from around the country, each in 500 words or less. Read More

A NSC study debunks the belief that opioid painkillers such as Vicodin and Oxycontin are safer options than over-the-counter pain relievers. Read More

California's AB 305 would prohibit the workers' compensation system from discounting a female worker's claim based on conditions that predominantly affect women. Read More

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A woman corrections officer was attacked twice at work, but was told she would lose her job if she didn't return to the facility. The situation highlights the general increase in violence in many Colorado youth detention facilities. Read More 

This spring, Disability.gov will launch its third "No Boundaries" Photo Project series by profiling four individuals with disabilities who showcase employment success. Read More