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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Joined June 2011
Today, WCRI’s Dr. Sebastian Negrusa presents a NAMIC webinar on our research into recreational marijuana laws and workers’ comp benefits at 2 p.m. ET. Can’t attend? Download the study: buff.ly/9CCnCWo Free for members; fee for nonmembers. #WCRI #WorkersComp
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What value does WCRI membership provide? Nic Nardini of The Hartford shares his perspective in this Member Spotlight. Watch the video: buff.ly/okA0LNQ #WCRI #WorkersComp #Research #WCRIMemberSpotlight
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🎥 Watch this short video for an overview of WCRI’s latest study examining the relationship between attorney representation, injured workers’ physical recovery, and medical payments. ▶️ Watch the video: buff.ly/BX10OFv #WCRI #WorkersCompensation #Research
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New @WCRI research finds that injured workers with attorney representation reported lower physical health recovery about three years after injury, while average medical payments per claim were unaffected. Learn more: buff.ly/cwXiFHC #WCRI #WorkersComp #Research
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What does 10 years of workers’ compensation data tell us about mental health claims? WCRI’s latest study is featured in HR Executive. Read more: buff.ly/Ulavix6 #WCRI #WorkersComp
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📣 Registration is open! Join us March 11–12 in Boston for @WCRI’s 2027 conference, featuring original research and keynote speaker Zack Cooper. Register by Feb. 11 for the early rate: buff.ly/IgFeg13 #WCRI2027 #WorkersComp #RiskManagement #OriginalResearch
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What do WCRI members value most? Steve Wurzelbacher of @NIOSH shares his perspective in our latest @WCRI Member Spotlight and discusses how WCRI research supports his work. Watch: buff.ly/nGdPoGA #WCRI #WCRIMemberSpotlight
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Workers’ comp claims involving mental health conditions are rising, adding a new dimension to how employers and insurers think about workplace injuries. New WCRI research points to a growing need to understand the factors contributing to these claims. riskandinsurance.com/mental-…
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Tomorrow is your last chance to register! Join @WCRI Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. ET for a free 30-minute webinar on what’s driving workers’ compensation medical payment increases. Register now: buff.ly/14qugR3
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Risk & Insurance highlights @WCRI’s new study on mental health claims in workers’ compensation, including trends in claim frequency, common diagnoses, and how claims vary among workers. Read the full article: buff.ly/SmEB9jN #WorkersComp #MentalHealth #WCRI
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Join @WCRI researchers on Oct. 15 for a free webinar exploring the latest findings from CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, 2026 Edition, including the factors contributing to medical payment growth. Register: buff.ly/gGkoWdq #WorkersComp #WorkersCompensation
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What do WCRI members value most? Steve Wurzelbacher of @NIOSH shares his perspective in our latest @WCRI Member Spotlight and discusses how WCRI research supports his work. Watch: buff.ly/nGdPoGA #WCRI #WCRIMemberSpotlight
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From new research to upcoming events, catch up on what’s happening at @WCRI this past quarter—including research published, how our work was used, webinars, member spotlights, and the 2027 conference. buff.ly/w8wCjOc #WCRI #WorkersCompensation #WorkersComp #Research
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A new @WCRI FlashReport examines how the composition of workers’ compensation injuries changed from the pre-pandemic period through the pandemic and post-pandemic years. Read the press release: buff.ly/AnZrP7l #WorkersComp #WorkersCompensation #WorkplaceSafety #WCRI
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A new @WCRI study examines mental health claims in workers’ compensation from 2015 to 2024, including their frequency, treatment, costs, and disability outcomes. Learn more: buff.ly/QQRvB9T #MentalHealth #PTSD #WorkersComp #WorkplaceInjury #Insurance
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Thanks to Joe Paduda for highlighting @WCRI’s California research and our conference, March 11–12 in Boston, featuring Yale economist Zack Cooper. Read Joe’s post → buff.ly/LbRn501 #WorkersComp #WorkersCompResearch #WCRI2027
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@WCRI is heading to #NationalComp in Las Vegas! WCRI CEO Ramona Tanabe will participate in two sessions Sept. 29–30, and VP of Sales Tim Hassett-Salley will also be attending. If you’re there, connect with them to learn more about WCRI’s research and membership.
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What’s driving healthcare costs, and what does it mean for workers’ comp? Yale health economist Zack Cooper headlines @WCRI’s 2027 Issues & Research Conference, March 11–12 in Boston. Read more: buff.ly/8KQlPop #WorkersComp #HealthcareCosts #WCRI2027
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Joe Paduda examines recent trends in California and links to WCRI’s CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for California, 2026 Edition*, which finds medical costs per claim rose 7% in 2025. Read Joe’s analysis: buff.ly/WAIhZLM #WorkersComp #California #MedicalCosts #CompScope
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Medical costs per claim in Pennsylvania rose by 11% in 2025, according to a recent @WCRI study. Learn more buff.ly/OrWJ5Lj #workerscomp #policy #healthcare #medicalcosts #injuredworkers
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