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These red flags -- such as a report of an accident early Monday morning -- should cause an employer to investigate carefully.

A recent case shows how medical provider networks (MPNs) can be diametrically opposed to the basic goals of workers' compensation.

Medical provider networks (MPNs) no longer generate the savings that are their reason for being -- but an answer lies in the data.

With interest rates so low, carriers are turning to dubious securities known as ILS to generate better returns. This may not end well.

Some myths are based on misunderstanding -- some on misinformation spread by those with a vested interest in preserving a flawed system.

Work comp claims operations have become a key part of the customer value proposition, so it's crucial to analyze them the right way.

The workers' comp process is like my golf game. Both start out well enough but then go sour, and every "fix" just makes things worse.

Accurate provider ratings can be found in workers' comp claims data, but it must be integrated, not left in the silos where it typically exists.