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Claims leakage is the hidden weakness in many workers' compensation claims operations. Read on to learn just how bad a problem it can be and how you can plug it.

As workers' comp payers look for creative ways to cut costs, they sometimes miss significant cost and utilization drivers. Thanks to new PBM comprehensive conversion solutions, they can tackle the price tag of out-of-network pharmaceutical transactions.

Workers' comp and disability professionals need to make adjustments to stay ahead of the regulatory curve in '10.

Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses continued to decline in 2008, according to recently issued data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Think the workers' comp insurance market is competitive? It might not be if you're paying these hidden costs. Here's how to stop giving free loans and bonus payments to insurers, medical providers and TPAs.

A Michigan-based automotive parts company is coming under fire for allegedly conducting blanket tests for lawfully prescribed medications.

Reducing awkward postures and improving other workplace factors can only go so far in reducing the risks of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a recent study.

Read all about the four companies recognized for having the top workers' comp and disability programs in the country in our Teddy Award Winner profiles.

President Obama signed an executive order in early October banning all federal employees from text messaging while driving.

As Americans' waistlines continue to expand, employers and insurers are growing increasingly alarmed about the impact the obesity epidemic will have on workers' compensation costs. Those concerns, according to a recent report, are justified.

The economic recession took a significant toll on profitability in the workers' compensation market in 2008, and experts believe the impact will linger well into 2010.

Comp and disability managers prepare for the premier annual industry event, the Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo, in the face of increases in claims severity.

Workers' compensation-related drug costs in California have increased significantly since the state enacted medical reforms and adopted a pharmacy fee schedule.

The shrinking workforce has burdened employees with higher stress levels and heavier workloads, and left employers to accomplish more with fewer resources.

Veterans are rejoining the U.S. workforce in growing numbers. However, many of these service members are returning with significant physical and behavioral impairments and are finding the shift from the battlefield to the workplace can be traumatic and challenging.