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Save the Date! WCRI’s 2026 Annual Conference
WCRI's Annual Conference is back in 2026! The conference will take place March 3-4, 2026 at the Westin Copley Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
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From Awareness to Action: Creating a Mental Health Action Plan for Your Organization
From stress and burnout to substance use disorders, this Travelers Institute session provided a comprehensive framework for understanding mental…
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WCRI: Growth of Short-Tenure Workers as Share of Claims in New Jersey Echoes National Trend
Waltham, MA, June 10, 2025 – Short-tenure workers, meaning those with less than two years of job tenure, continued to account for the largest…
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Hospital Outpatient Payments Grew Faster in States with Charge-Based or No Fee Schedules
Waltham, MA, May 29, 2025 – As policymakers nationwide focus on the rising costs of health care, a new study from the Workers Compensation…
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WCRI: Virginia Workers’ Compensation Claims Costs Grew Slower Than Most States
Waltham, MA, May 27, 2025 – A recent study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that total costs per workers’…
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WCRI: Minnesota Seeing Rapid Growth in Total Costs per Workers’ Compensation Claim
Waltham, MA, May 22, 2025 – Workers’ compensation costs per claim in Minnesota rose about 10 percent annually from 2021 to 2023, following…
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Will Washington’s Changes Impact Comp?
The 2025 WCRI Issues & Research Conference is almost here—March 6–7 in Phoenix, AZ. With ongoing changes in Washington, now is the perfect…
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Who Should Attend WCRI’s 2025 Conference?
A common question we receive about our annual conference is: Who should attend? The answer is simple: anyone interested in learning about the…
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UNC Prof. Holmes to Discuss Rural Healthcare Access Threats at 2025 WCRI Conference
Waltham, MA, January 22, 2025 — The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is excited to announce that University of North Carolina (UNC)…
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Check out our new study on workers’ compensation claims in New York!
A new WCRI study offers an in-depth look at workers' compensation claims in New York, focusing on the prevalence and costs of various claim…
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WCRI wishes you a happy new year!
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Unpack WCRI’s new heat-related illness (HRI) FlashReport
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WCRI Quarterly Newsletter: January 1 - March 31, 2024 Now Avaialble
Check out the latest WCRI Quarterly Newsletter! ? Discover how our research has been utilized and circulated over the past three months. Dive in…
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Thank You for Attending WCRI’s 2024 Conference
Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making our 2024 Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference a resounding success! Below are some…
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2024 WCRI Conference Is Sold Out
Registration for the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, is now sold out. Demand for tickets to the event was…
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Who Should Attend the 2024 WCRI Conference?
A question we often get about our annual conference is who should attend? The answer is, anyone working to improve workers’ compensation systems…
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Start Off 2024 Right by Attending WCRI’s Annual Conference
Happy New Year! The start of a new year is the perfect time to make a resolution. Start off 2024 right: Resolve to gain new insights and a better…
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Copy of Gift Yourself the Experience of Attending WCRI’s 2024 Conference
This holiday season, gift yourself the experience of attending the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, in Boston,…
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Gift Yourself the Experience of Attending WCRI’s 2024 Conference
This holiday season, gift yourself the experience of attending the 40th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2024, in Boston,…
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Thankful for Your Support
As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to express our deep appreciation for the unwavering support you've provided the Institute. Your commitment…
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Join Us for a Bewitching Time at Our Annual Conference
While our 2024 conference (March 5-6) in Boston may not coincide with Halloween, it promises to be a thrilling and enlightening experience.
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2023 Annual Staff Volunteer Outing
Today, WCRI had its annual staff volunteer outing. This year, WCRI staff picked apples at Boston Hill Farm and then donated them to Foodlink, which…
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Kathy Fisher presenting at 15th Annual Workers Compensation and Safety Conference hosted by the Illinois Chamber and Illinois Self-Insurers’ Association
Today, our colleague Kathy Fisher is presenting WCRI research at the 15th Annual Workers Compensation and Safety Conference hosted by the Illinois…
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2024 WCRI Conference: Keynote Announced and Registration Open
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 10, 2023―The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced today that registration is open and acclaimed Harvard…
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Message from WCRI CEO Ramona Tanabe
Today, I am honored and excited to officially begin my role as the new president and CEO of the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). I…
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Thank You for Attending WCRI’s 2023 Conference!
Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making our 2023 WCRI Issues & Research Conference our best yet. We hope all our attendees…
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Who Should Attend 2023 Issues & Research Conference?
A question we often get about our annual conference is who should attend? The answer is, anyone working to improve workers’ compensation…
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WCRI Announces Panel on Changes in the Workplace at 2023 Conference
Cambridge, MA, Feb. 16, 2023― Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) shared information about a panel on “Changes in the…
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Noted Labor Economist David Autor to Keynote 2023 WCRI Conference
Cambridge, MA, Feb. 7, 2022― The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced today that acclaimed MIT economist David Autor will…
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WCRI Shares Research at NIOSH Center for Workers’ Compensation Meeting
The NIOSH Center for Workers’ Compensation Studies is hosting a meeting on December 8 to discuss recent findings, new prevention activities, and…
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WCRI Webinar: Behavioral Health in Workers’ Compensation
Cambridge, MA, Nov. 22, 2022 – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a free 30-minute webinar on its recent study A Primer…
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World Diabetes Day 2022
On this World Diabetes Day, we look back at past WCRI research that found injured workers with diabetes, when interviewed 2.5 years after…
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Delaware Workers’ Compensation System the Focus of Upcoming WCRI Webinar
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a free 30-minute webinar on Nov. 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET on its study Trends in the…
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Delaware Workers’ Compensation System the Focus of Upcoming WCRI Webinar
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 19, 2022 ― The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a free 30-minute webinar on Nov. 17, 2022, at 2 p.m.…
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Registration Now Open for 2023 WCRI Conference
Cambridge, MA, Oct. 12, 2022―Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced registration is now open for the Institute’s…
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2022 WCRI Staff Volunteer Outing
Today, WCRI staff volunteered at Mass Audubon’s Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary to help them prepare for the 2023 season. WCRI…
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Latest Drug Trends in 28 States the Focus of Upcoming Free WCRI Webinar
Cambridge, MA, Sept. 1, 2022 ― The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will host a free 45-minute webinar on Sept. 29, 2022, at 2 p.m.…
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Member Spotlight: Loyd Hudson, American Electric Power
Recently, we had the pleasure of talking to one of our members ─ Loyd Hudson of American Electric Power (AEP) ─ about how he came to know WCRI.…
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Save the Date! WCRI’s 39th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 21-22, 2023
Please save the date for the WCRI 39th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 21-22, 2023, at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel in…
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2022 WCRI Annual Report Now Online
Cambridge, MA, March 31, 2022 – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced today that its 2022 annual report is available on…
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Thank You for Attending Our 2022 Conference
Thank you to all those who attended our 38th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference. We hope you enjoyed learning about our latest…
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State of the Workers’ Compensation System to Be Discussed at WCRI Conference
Cambridge, MA, March 9, 2022―Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced that a panel will discuss the state of the…
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Message on Ukraine
We stand with our Ukrainian colleagues, family members, friends, and all Ukrainian people against this brazen act of military aggression in breach…
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Dr. Sandro Galea to Discuss Short- and Long-Term Consequences of COVID-19 at WCRI Conference
Cambridge, MA, March 3, 2022―Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced that Dr. Sandro Galea would deliver the…
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Using Workers’ Compensation Data and Systems to Evaluate the Impact of COVID-19
Today, WCRI's John Ruser and Olesya Fomenko joined members of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and…
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WCRI Conference Panel Discusses the Future of the Workplace after COVID-19
Cambridge, MA, February 24, 2022―Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced that a panel will discuss the future of the…
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Preliminary Results from Provider Consolidation Study on the Agenda at 2022 WCRI Conference
Cambridge, MA, February 16, 2022―Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced that preliminary results from the WCRI study…
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Should You Attend Our Conference?
A question we often get about our annual conference is who should attend? The answer is, anyone working to improve workers’ compensation systems…
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In These Uncertain Times, Count On WCRI’s Annual Conference
In these uncertain times, count on our annual conference, March 16-17, 2022, in Boston, to provide you with a better understanding of the issues,…
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Happy Holidays from WCRI
As the holiday season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have made our progress possible. In lieu of…
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Dr. Robert Hartwig to Keynote 2022 WCRI Conference
We are excited to announce that Dr. Robert Hartwig ─ clinical associate professor of finance and director of the Risk and Uncertainty Management…
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WCRI Research Referenced at Hearing on Louisiana’s Medical Fee Schedule
Findings from WCRI's CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for Louisiana, 22nd Edition were referenced by Louisiana State Rep. Larry Frieman, and…
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Registration Now Open for 2022 WCRI Conference
Cambridge, MA, Dec. 2, 2021―Today, the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced registration is now open for the Institute’s…
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Medical Payments per Workers’ Compensation Claim Stable in Texas; Lower Than Typical in 18-State Study
Cambridge, MA, Nov. 9, 2021 – Medical payments per claim with more than seven days of lost time were lower in Texas than the typical state in…
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Save The Date for WCRI’s 2022 Conference, March 16-17
We look forward to seeing you at WCRI's 38th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 16-17, 2022, in Boston, MA. Please save the date!
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WCRI Webinar to Cover Topical Analgesics, Gabapentinoids
The Workers Compensation Research Institute is hosting a webinar Nov. 18 to discuss its latest research on the growing use of topical analgesics…
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Medical Payments per Workers’ Compensation Claim Stable in North Carolina, Lower Than the Median in 18-State Study
Cambridge, MA, Nov. 2, 2021 – Medical payments per workers’ compensation claim with more than seven days of lost time were fairly stable in…
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ASCs contribute to increased workers’ compensation payments in Indiana: 6 study findings
Workers' compensation payments are higher in Indiana than most other states, according to the CompScope Medical Benchmarks for Indiana, 22nd…
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Free WCRI Webinar Discusses Effects of Opioid-Related Policies on Opioid Utilization after Work-Related Injuries
Cambridge, MA, Sept. 30, 2021 — The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) will hold a free 45-minute webinar on Thursday, October 21,…
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Review of cannabis reimbursement by workers’ compensation insurance in the U.S. and Canada
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently co-authored a new report examining this trend along with officials from the National…
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WCRI’s 2021 Annual Report Now Online
Cambridge, MA, April 20, 2021 – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced that an online version of its 2021 annual report is…
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Thank You for Attending Our 2021 Virtual Conference
Thank you for attending our 37th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, which was held virtually March 23-24, 2021. The post-event feedback…
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Looking ahead to a brand new year
As 2020 comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and on those who have made our progress possible. We value our relationship…
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Sneak Peek at 2021 Conference Topics
Just a quick note to let you know we have been busily crafting the agenda for our 37th Annual Issues & Research Conference, which is being held…
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Save the Date! WCRI’s 37th Annual Issues & Research Conference Is Going Virtual March 23 – 24, 2021
We are excited to announce that the 37th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference is going virtual March 23 - 24, 2021. We look forward to the…
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CEO John Ruser Participates in COVID-19 Webinar Hosted by Amcomp
WCRI CEO John Ruser joined FLJCC Judge David Langham and Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Principal Timothy Mosler for a FREE webinar hosted by The…
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Laure Lame Presents at IAIABC Central States Association Spring Seminar
Today, WCRI Regional Director Laure Lamy shared our research on medical treatment guidelines with those attending The International Association of…
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FAQ about COVID-19’s Impact on Workers’ Comp
During this pandemic, many workers (nurses, police, grocery store clerks, transit professionals, etc.) are considered essential, potentially…
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Recession, Fear of Job Loss, and Return to Work
With the COVID-19 virus causing economic disruption, we would like to share the findings from a study we published in 2010 that sheds light on how…
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Responding to COVID-19
During this difficult time, we wanted to let you know how WCRI is responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) so we can continue providing…
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Photos & Press From Our 2020 Conference
Thank you to all those who attended our 36th Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2020 in Boston, MA. Click here to see…
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Two Days to Go
More than 400 people are headed to Boston this week for WCRI's 36th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6. If you haven't…
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WCRI Update on the Coronavirus
Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has publicly deemed the health risk of the coronavirus for the general American public…
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People Are Talking About WCRI’s 2020 Conference
If you haven't registered yet, you only have two weeks left to join the over 400 people from more than 150 organizations heading to Boston…
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Start off 2020 Right!
Happy New Year! The start of a new year is the perfect time to make a resolution. Start off 2020 right: Resolve to gain new insights and a better…
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Who Should Attend WCRI’s 2020 Conference?
A question we often get is who should attend WCRI's 36th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 5-6, 2020, in Boston, MA? The…
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Reflecting on the Past Year (2019)
As 2019 comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on the studies we published, the impact they had, and what made it all possible ─ YOU. In…
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2020 WCRI Conference the Greenest Ever
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced today that its 36th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 5 and 6, 2020, at…
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No Stuffing at WCRI’s 2020 Conference
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and one thing we are thankful for is the generous support we receive for our research through data, funding, and…
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WCRI to Share Preliminary Research on Readmission and Reoperation Rates among Workers’ Compensation Patients at 2020 Conference
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) announced today that their 36th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 5 and 6, 2020, at…
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Sneak Peek at WCRI’s 2020 Conference Program
Earlier this month, we shared with you that Jennifer Deal, a featured speaker at our annual conference, will discuss her research on generational…
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Centers of Excellence Expanding in WC, Expert Suggests
“It is likely that more and different types of Centers of Excellence (CsOE) will emerge in workers' compensation, and you might be asked to…
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Research Spotlight: Non-Pharmacologic Services for Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation
Opioid dispensing to workers injured on the job has decreased substantially in recent years in all 27 state workers’ compensation systems…
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Hurricane Dorian
Our thoughts are with all those – including our WCRI colleagues and members – who are in the path of Hurricane Dorian. Please stay safe!
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Examining State Variations in Opioid Dispensation with WCRI’s Dr. Vennela Thumula
Efforts to track opioid dispensation across the nation show many state workers’ compensation systems produce significantly varied data. What…
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WCRI Finds Little Connection Between Provider Pay, Worker Outcomes
Paying medical providers more to treat injured workers doesn’t substantially improve worker outcomes, but it does seem to increase the amount of…
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Infographic - Interstate Variations in Dispensing of Opioids, 5th Edition
Take a look at this infographic created for a new WCRI study Interstate Variations in Dispensing of Opioids, 5th Edition, which examines the…
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Podcast: Health Insurance and Outcomes of Injured Workers
In this episode of Work Comp Matters, Dr. Bogdan Sayvch was interviewed about his study Health Insurance and Outcomes of Injured Workers by host…
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WCRI Research Mentioned in Press Release by Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
WCRI's research (CompScope™ Benchmarks for Wisconsin, 19th Edition) was mentioned in a press release by the Wisconsin Office of the…
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Save the Date: 2020 Annual WCRI Conference
Please save the date for the WCRI 36th Annual Issues & Research Conference, March 5 and 6, 2020, in Boston, MA. Our two-day program highlights…
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WCRI Research Featured on Home Page of the National Bureau of Economic Research
A paper by WCRI economist and author Dr. Olesya Fomenko on "Reclassification to Avoid Consumer Cost-Sharing in Group Health Plans" is…
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Two WCRI drug studies mentioned in today’s WorkCompCentral
Two WCRI drug studies (WCRI FlashReport — Interstate Variation and Trends in Workers’ Compensation Drug Payments: 2015Q1 to 2018Q1, and…
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Ramona Tanabe spotlighted in The Standard ─ New England’s Insurance Weekly.
Ramona Tanabe, executive vice president and counsel at WCRI, is spotlighted in this week’s edition of The Standard ─ New England's…
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Member Spotlight: Bill Londrigan, Kentucky AFL-CIO
Recently we had the pleasure of talking to one of our members ─ Bill Londrigan, president of the Kentucky AFL-CIO ─ about how he came to know…
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Putting Workers Comp Policies Under the Microscope
In this informative and entertaining podcast, Ramona Tanabe discusses WCRI’s work and shares some of the most interesting trends her organization…
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Over 1,000 Registrants for Our Joint Webinar with NIOSH
Thank you to the over 1,000 people who registered for our joint webinar with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)…
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Rx Opioid Side Effects on Workforce Participation
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRBSF) posted a short video on their blog that includes findings from our study The Impact of Opioid…
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WCRI’s 2019 Annual Report Now Online
Cambridge, MA, March 28, 2019 ― The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) has released an online version of its 2019 Annual Report. The…
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Alan Krueger, Prominent Princeton Economist, Passes Away
All of us at WCRI are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Princeton Professor Alan Krueger. We were honored to have Alan as the keynote…
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Ramona Tanabe Discusses Benefit Adequacy on “The Hot Seat”
Today, WCRI's EVP and Counsel Ramona Tanabe joined Paul Sighinolfi of Ametros, Bob Wilson of WorkersCompensation.com, and Judge David Langham…
