Recent research from the FIRST Center highlights significant differences in state workers’ compensation laws for first responders with mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for uniform presumption laws.

Democratic Gov. Daniel McKee signed a bill ensuring Rhode Island domestic workers receive the state minimum wage. Previously excluded, these workers will now earn at least $14 per hour, with an increase to $15 on January 1st.

Nearly 200 individuals, including 13 from New Jersey, have been charged in a $2.75 billion health care fraud scheme that targeted Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private insurers.

Zyn, the popular nicotine pouch brand, has stopped online sales after receiving a subpoena from the District of Columbia’s attorney general regarding sales of flavored products.

The National Health Interview Survey 2023 reveals significant changes in health insurance coverage across the U.S., with a notable decline in uninsured rates among adults and children.

Nationwide’s decision to cancel coverage for 100,000 pets due to rising veterinary costs leaves many owners of older pets with pre-existing conditions in a difficult position.

Dr. Nehal Modh and Progressive Pain Management in Festus, Missouri, agreed to a $1.2 million settlement for submitting false Medicare and Medicaid claims. Whistleblower awarded $177,707.

Swiss Re’s 2024 SONAR report identifies 16 emerging risks, highlighting the compounding effects of natural disasters on critical infrastructure, supply chains, and healthcare systems, stressing the need for increased resilience and investment.

CityMD settles allegations of submitting false claims for COVID-19 testing to a federal program for uninsured patients, paying $12.04 million to resolve the issue.

The Whole Worker model centers on the injured worker’s emotional well-being, reducing anxiety and improving recovery outcomes through continuous care and telemedicine.

Minnesota’s long-term care insurance industry faces a crisis with soaring premiums, denied benefits, and delayed payments as more senior citizens begin to tap into their insurance benefits.

Gustavo Kinrys, a psychiatrist from Wellesley, Massachusetts, sentenced to 99 months in prison for a $19 million insurance fraud scheme used to finance luxury homes and purchase over $600,000 in high-end jewelry.

As the field of alternative therapeutics advances, the burgeoning psychedelics industry is becoming a lucrative market for insurance, offering significant opportunities for brokers and insurers.

Court-appointed panel allocates $2.13 billion in legal fees from opioid settlements, with leading firms set to receive substantial shares.

Joseph Berardo Jr. of Carisk Partners discusses AI’s potential in healthcare, advancements in surgical technology, and emerging trends in the workers’ compensation industry.