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Lost costs in Indiana's workers' comp system will increase by 4.3 percent in January. The Indiana Department of Insurance approved the increase, which results in a 5 percent hike in the overall premium level and the overall rate level.

Efforts in Massachusetts and Texas aimed at curbing the misuse of opioids in the worker' comp system seem to be working, according to a new study examining the longer term use of narcotics in 21 jurisdictions.

Professional football players face an increased risk of dying from neurodegenerative disease, suggests a new study. While the study was limited to former NFL players, it could raise concerns about the dangers of athletes and others who suffer repeated concussions.

Experience, trend, benefits, and expenses are the four components cited for NCCI's proposed workers' comp rate hike in Connecticut.

A new national survey shows a reduction in the rate of nonmedical prescription drug use among young adults.

"It's alarming that 13 people a day are dying from work-related injuries," said Richard A. Pollock, the president of the American Society of Safety Engineers. "These incidents can be prevented."

The Division of Industrial Relations held a public workshop on Oct. 5 on the need to include an item in the medical fee schedule for reimbursement for telemedicine service.

"Without TRIA, it will be very difficult to obtain reinsurance in the private market," said Michael H. Lanza, executive vice president and general counsel of the Selective Insurance Group.

Washington state officials say they inaccurately projected the amount of savings from legislative reforms to the workers' comp system.

A three-year strategic partnership aims to improve the health and wellness of government employees and their families.

Workers' comp carriers are keeping their fingers crossed about the anticipated savings from the reform legislation. Signed by Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., S.B. 863 addresses several cost-driving issues in the workers' comp system.

Construction employers are getting another break on complying with the new residential fall protection directive. OSHA announced it is continuing its temporary enforcement measures through Dec. 15.

Construction workers are among those targeted for protection during disasters. Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance is a technical assistance document aimed at protecting emergency response workers.

Once again, there are more filings for rate increases than decreases in the workers' comp system. NCCI reports of 20 filings so far, just six are for reductions.

The U.S. economy is losing an estimated $576 billion annually due to poor health, according to new research. The Integrated Benefits Institute says employers are paying $227 billion a year in lost productivity alone from poor health.