Department of Labor Hosts Benefits Outreach for Nuclear Workers in Portsmouth
An essential information session in Portsmouth, Ohio, will guide former and current nuclear workers through benefits under the Energy Employees Program.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
Exploring the Risks of Work-Related Crashes Among U.S. Rideshare Drivers
New study explores the risk factors and incidence of work-related crashes among U.S. rideshare drivers, highlighting the need for improved safety measures and research.
April 5, 2024
Auto
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Active Workstations Boost Cognitive Functions Without Hindering Typing Skills, Study Finds
A clinical trial reveals that active workstations can enhance cognitive performance in office settings without significantly affecting typing accuracy or speed.
April 4, 2024
Life & Health
Technology
Minnesota
Ohio Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties for Repeated Safety Violations
Despite previous citations, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC fails to safeguard an employee from severe injuries, incurring over $250,000 in OSHA penalties.
April 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
U.S. Offers $10 Million Bounty for Information on BlackCat Ransomware Gang Leaders
Following a devastating attack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, the U.S. government offers a hefty reward for leads on the BlackCat ransomware syndicate.
March 29, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
Johnson & Johnson Settles Mississippi Talc Lawsuit for $75 Million
Johnson & Johnson reaches a $75 million settlement with Mississippi over its talc-based baby powder, ending a consumer protection lawsuit.
March 28, 2024
Life & Health
Litigation
Mississippi
North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Decision on Weight-Loss Surgery Compensation
In a landmark decision, the North Carolina Supreme Court rules against covering weight-loss surgery under workers’ compensation for a preschool employee.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
North Carolina
Louisiana Proposes Two Bills to Amend Workers’ Compensation Laws
Representatives Taylor introduces two bills in Louisiana aiming to modify the landscape of workers’ compensation claims and presumptions.
March 26, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Louisiana
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud Scheme
John W. Oxendine, former Georgia Insurance Commissioner, admits to conspiracy in a fraudulent medical testing scheme, facing sentencing in July.
March 26, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Georgia
Alabama Medical Fraud Scheme Leads to Prison Sentences for Four Individuals
A compounding pharmacy fraud scheme in Alabama involving kickbacks for unnecessary medical services results in prison sentences and hefty restitution orders.
March 25, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Alabama
Gen Z Faces Unprecedented Retirement Planning Challenges
Gen Z’s path to retirement is fraught with gig economy instability and the pressures of social media, demanding innovative financial strategies.
March 21, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Navigating Climate Change: A Strategic Imperative for Life and Health Insurers
As climate change reshapes health risks, life and health insurers must adapt, focusing on strategic decisions to align with long-term health outcomes.
March 19, 2024
Catastrophe
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Expanding Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Raises New Liability Concerns
Nurse practitioners and other APRNs face growing professional liability risks as their roles expand in health care.
March 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Life & Health
Risk Management
Taiwan Man Faces Charges for Orchestrating Dry Ice Amputation Insurance Fraud
In a shocking insurance fraud case, a man in Taiwan attempted to claim over $1 million by self-inflicting frostbite, leading to a double amputation.
March 14, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Weird
Health Worker Shortages Impact Workers’ Compensation Treatment Options
Ongoing health care worker shortages continue to challenge the availability of treatment for workers’ compensation claimants, with experts calling for industry-wide solutions.
March 13, 2024
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Florida
North Carolina
