Podcast

Why Opioid Trends Are Changing in Workers’ Comp

… : If we look at our top five opioid medications by cost, we see a list that includes oxycodone, hydrocodone, and … drug trends, report and highlights that we come out with. So, oxycodone products held the top spots for cost in 2022. In particular, OxyContin, which is a controlled‑release or long‑acting version of oxycodone, took the top spot for cost at 23 percent, followed closely by the combination product of oxycodone with …
News Release

WorkersCompensation.com: Attention to Comorbidities, Engaging the Injured Worker Can Drive Down Claim Costs
News Release

FDA Approves Generic Lyrica Pregabalin

… approved for use in 2004 and has since seen several patent extensions. Lyrica was the 15th top selling drug of 2018, with sales totaling $4.97 billion . On July 19, 2019, the FDA gave nine …
White Paper

Transforming Big Data into Applied Analytics

… Over the past few years, Big Data has captured the interest of the nation’s top business leaders. Organizations seeking new strategies to improve workers’ compensation …
Article

How Adjuster Workspace Is Driving Simplified Workflows

… organization manages adapting to technology tools, while maintaining human interaction in a digital environment, will be key to optimizing results. With technical expertise and tenure …
Article

Workers’ Comp Transformation and the Pandemic: 2020 Trends and Insights from the mPower Conference
Blog

Have Five Times the Fun at RIMS19 - a User’s Guide

… of Cunningham Lindsey present “Reputation Matters: The Art of Managing Reputational Risk in a Digital World.” Aside from the traditional educational tracks, RIMS makes it easy for exhibit …
Article

Sensors in Claims: How To Reduce Workplace Injuries
Article

Insurance Chatbots Are Transforming The Industry With Automation

… customers both before and after a purchase. The insurance industry is getting in on the act. Digital home and renter’s insurer Lemonade doesn’t have insurance agents—they exclusively …
Conference

IAIABC 105th Convention

… Speaking Session: "Top 5 Technologies Likely to Impact Claims Management" …
Article

Ask The Pharmacist: The Role of Topical Medications in Workers’ Compensation

… 22% of total medication payments. Dermatological agents and NSAIDs continue to be top cost drivers, and both the number of injured employees using topical medications and the … Top 3 Topicals by Cost …
News Release

Progressive Implements Mitchell’s Estimating Platform to Help Streamline Appraisals of Light-, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks

… largest U.S. insurer of commercial autos, with 16% market share in 2022. The carrier, also a top seller of motorcycle insurance, first selected Mitchell’s cloud-based estimating solution in … “Using Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax and our portfolio of technology solutions, the top U.S. commercial auto insurer may complete appraisals and settle claims quickly and …
Article

Outsourcing Your Medical Bill Review Process: A Comprehensive Guide

… has put a lot of pressure on workers’ compensation and auto casualty claims organizations’ top and bottom lines, which, in turn, has caused many companies to adjust their operating models … fact,  McKinsey estimates  that the world “vaulted five years forward in consumer and business digital adoption” in a span of only about eight weeks. Now, many claims organization are …
Podcast

Why High-Impact Drugs Are Taking a Bigger Piece of Pharm Spend

… and a growing source of concern in the workers’ compensation space. They’re ranking in that top spot among the therapeutic classes at 18.5 percent of total drug cost in 2022 and displacing … total cost comparatively. By utilization, topicals ranked fifth by volume of scripts among the top therapeutic classes at 7.2 percent of total prescriptions. So again, there’s that cost-to-use … topical NSAID Pensaid solution, which is available in a 2 percent solution, represents the top ranking drug within the category at 22.9 percent of prescription topical costs, and it’s No. …
Article

Understanding Compliance and Regulatory Trends in Workers’ Comp Costs
Article

Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q1 2020
Article

From Airbnb to Uber: How Peer to Peer Insurance is Transforming the Insurance Industry

… in a geographic region, they’re using technology to connect people with similar affinities in digital communities while keeping them honest with traditional social contracts. Peer-to-peer …
Article

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q1 2025

… CAD for ICE automobiles (-$479 CAD/-8%*). Plugged-In Q1 2025 Parts Statistics By the Numbers Top North America BEV Markets Based on Repairable Claims Frequency Q1 2025 Top BEV Model Claims Frequency by Region Q1 2025 *Difference between Q1 2025 and Q4 2024. …
Article

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2023 Year in Review

… Top North America EV Markets Based on Repairable Claims Frequency 2023 Review … Top EV Model Frequency by Region 2023 Review *Difference between 2023 and 2022. Previous Issue   …
Article

Corporate Responsibility: How Employee Engagement and Community Engagement Go Hand-in-Hand

… Employee engagement is a top priority for every human resources executive, and for good reason. According to a PWC study , … program? With the understanding that there’s no single solution, many companies start with a “top-down” approach and identify causes within specific categories that are aligned with their …
Article

Communication is Key to Ending Disparity

… managers to determine the common claims pitfalls they avoid to keep claims on track. Among the top five factors were two that seemed relatively easy to remedy: communication issues and patient …
Podcast

2022 Midterm Elections – Takeaways That Will Impact Comp and Auto in 2023

… the governor will get more done on her agenda. Property and casualty is probably not at the top of the list. There are other concerns internally in the state of Michigan, but we will … action. I think [legalization] still stays in play. I don’t know if it’s going to be a top priority or a high priority, but it’s going to be one of the things that people are working … Texas, and intoxication, not just alcohol, but just intoxication as a category, it’s in the top five reasons for these very severe car crashes. So, I think a lot of states that legalized …
Article

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights 2025 Year in Review

… Top North American BEV Markets Based on Repairable Claims Frequency 2025 in Review … Top Five BEVs by Percentage of Repairable BEV Claims 2025 in Review *Difference between 2025 and …
Article

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2025

… Top North America EV Markets Based on Repairable Claims Frequency Q2 2025 … Top EV Model Claims Frequency by Region Q3 2024 *Difference between Q2 2025 and Q1 2025. …
Article

Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q1 2024

… Top North America EV Markets Based on Repairable Claims Frequency Q1 2024 … Top EV Model Frequency by Region Q1 2024 *Difference between Q1 2024 and Q4 2023. Previous Issue …
News Release

Taking Heart in Workers' Comp

… was having trouble with post-op recovery from a hand injury, Price-Benham worked with a top hand specialist to secure a diagnosis of reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD). They then … throughout North America. The company serves 381 of the Fortune 500 companies as well as the top workers' compensation and disability carriers and third-party administrators in the U.S. In …
News Release

Mitchell Issues 1st Quarter 2020 Industry Trends Report

… workflows. But, claims professionals should also consider how easily adjusters can use digital portals to focus on higher impact tasks. Finally, another critical factor is the …
Article

10 Tips Every Estimator Should Be Following

… a repair facility does on today’s automobile has the potential to set a fault code (DTC) or digital fingerprint. Even simply realigning a mirror or door handle may set a fault code. The …