THE WCI WEEKLY
Week of July 31 - August 6, 2016    
  
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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.
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#WCI2016: Multiple Continuing Education Opportunities
One of the major benefits of attendance at the 71st annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference is the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units. Read More
Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation
The election cycle, regulatory change, and talent acquisition are three issues that Safety National's Mark Walls thinks deserve our attention. Read More
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Dad Fights for Injured Son
In 2006, Wesley Perez, a 24-year-old electrician, was nearly killed by a high-voltage shock at a construction job in New Jersey. He emerged from a 29-day coma completely disabled. His dad was taking care of him, then the workers' compensation insurer stopped his benefits. Is a happy ending possible? Read More
Opioid Dependence Leads to 'Tsunami' of Medical Services
Medical services for people with opioid dependence diagnoses skyrocketed more than 3,000 percent between 2007 and 2014. Read More
Decades After Ban, Lead Paint Lingers
In the wake of the Flint water crisis, states are rushing to test for high levels of lead in drinking water. Paint, however, remains the main source of lead poisoning in young children. Read More
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Surprise Home Makeover for Injured Worker
A 20-year-old and his friends -- and even some strangers -- were part of a real reality show when they did a repair makeover on the family home after his dad was injured at work. The fight with the insurer, however, continues. Read More
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Are Opioid Addiction Implants the Answer?
The FDA is in the process of approving an implant for opioid addiction. The matchstick-sized implant is designed to administer daily doses of buprenorphine, one of three drugs used in treatment. What's the bad news? Read More
Fixing Illinois' Outdated Work Comp System
Mark Adams, the director of regulatory reform at the Illinois Policy Institute, has some issues with the state's workers' compensation system. And he's not afraid to voice them. Read More
Costly Florida Supreme Court Decisions
NCCI estimates that the combined total statewide unfunded liability related to the Florida Supreme Court's decisions in Emma Murray, Castellanos, and Westphal could potentially exceed $1B. Read More
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