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Physicians, employers, insurers, and state governments will benefit from electronic processing of medical claims in the workers' comp system, according to the American Medical Association.

Preexisting conditions and the influence of alcohol or drugs -- including prescription medications -- would have more of a bearing on workers' comp benefits under legislation before the governor. If signed, S.B. 2576 would take effect in July.

The workers' comp program that applies to Illinois' state employees is fraught with problems, says a state audit. The report makes nearly two dozen recommendations and says state legislative changes may be warranted.

Binge eating may be the next target of health risk behaviors among employed populations. A new study suggests a strong association between binge eating and productivity impairment.

The Workers' Compensation Division adopted temporary rules regarding hearing services and durable medical equipment, prosthetics, and orthotics.

The average duration of payments for temporary total disability indemnity benefits might be moderating, according to research from NCCI.

Occupations with heavy physical workload present a strong risk for hip and knee osteoarthritis, say Danish researchers. They suggest that future strategies may benefit from assessments of occupational physical load to prevent physical wear.

Falls are the number one cause of work-related construction deaths and a leading cause of injuries. Efforts to prevent falls have morphed into a nationwide campaign.

The Workers' Compensation Court proposed changes to a rule regarding the fees and costs of independent medical examiners.

The Division of Workers' Compensation proposed amendments to a rule updating the single life expectancy table and a rule regarding the premium surcharge rate.

Improvements and further deterioration may both result from the different directional trends expected as the economy recovers, according to a new report. While premiums may improve, profitability may be reduced.

A renewed alliance between two federal agencies and several construction industry associations will focus on protecting workers in roadway construction work zones.

The Workers' Compensation Division issued a bulletin regarding the reimbursement of injured workers' travel, food, and lodging expenses.

Workers using a particular type of self-contained self-rescuer may be put at risk.

Legislation to allow Oklahoma employers to opt out of the workers' comp system has been defeated, but supporters say they will renew their efforts in the next legislative session.