THE WCI WEEKLY
Week of March 8 - 14, 2015   
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Welcome to your weekly WCI Newsletter. We have selected the top stories that appeared on our website this week to help you stay up to date on what is happening in the world of workers' compensation and insurance. Enjoy.
Herschel Walker Keynotes WCEC

Football star Herschel Walker will be a keynote speaker at the 70th annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference August 23-26 in Orlando. He'll address the gathering at the Opening General Session Monday, August 24. Read More 
ProPublica, NPR, and OSHA

ProPublica says an OSHA investigation into changes in the workers' compensation system nationwide echoes its report that cutbacks are hurting injured workers and their families. Read More 
Don't Mess With Wisconsin
Wisconsin is the birthplace of workers' compensation law, and trial attorneys in the state want legislators to keep their hands off the century-old system. Read More
WCI Briefs
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
Drug Spending Up 13.1% in 2014

New hepatitis C therapies with high price tags and the exploitation of loopholes for compounded medications drove a 13.1 percent increase in U.S. drug spending in 2014, a rate not seen in more than a decade. Read More 
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Baby Time?
Working in a physically demanding job, having high blood pressure, and taking multiple medications are health risks that may undermine a man's fertility. Read More
Workers' Compensation Benefits, Illegal Immigrants on Agendas
With immigration grabbing headlines, some state legislators may once again push for bills to disqualify illegal immigrants from getting workers' compensation benefits. Will they succeed? Read More
AIG to Pay $1.25 Million Fine

Missouri insurance regulators have reached a $1.25 million settlement agreement with nine AIG-affiliated insurance companies following a market conduct examination into their handling of workers' compensation insurance. Read More 
Register Now for WCEC & Save!
Registration is now open for the 70th annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference on August 23 - 26, 2015, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Register now and save! Information on Sponsorships and Exhibit Booths is available here.
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