The IAIABC invites you to attend the IFDM 2010, September 20-22, and IAIABC Annual Convention, September 20-23, in beautiful Los Angeles, CA. Learn about things to do in the city during breaks in the conferences.

The IAIABC has changed the delivery format of the IAIABC Journal. The new format will be a more efficient method of providing a valuable member service.

The IAIABC has a new member of the Executive Committee, Christopher Godfrey, Commissioner of the Iowa Division of Workers' Compensation.

Learn about the potential impacts of health care reform on workers' compensation in the U.S. through a brief written by Greg Krohm, IAIABC Executive Director. A much more in-depth discussion of the issues identified in the brief will be offered at the IAIABC Annual Convention, Los Angeles, CA, Sept 20-23, 2010.

The IAIABC and ACOEM have partnered together to promote better outcomes for workers through raising awareness of workers' compensation issues that are diminishing the quality of medical care and negatively impacting employers.

MADISON, Wis. (June 8, 2010) -- Under the theme “Let’s Make History Again!” a new organization has been launched to celebrate the centennial of U.S. state workers’ compensation systems in 2011.

The May 5, 2010 edition of the Federal Register included a notice from the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about upcoming stakeholder meetings and issued a request for public comment regarding the modernization of the OSHA Injury and Illness Data Collection Process.

The Associate Member Forum conference call on June 4 has been CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience. We look forward to speaking with you on Friday, July 9. Please contact Heather Lore at hlore@iaiabc.org with any questions.

The IAIABC Annual Convention 2010 will highlight effective models and promote system efficiencies for workers' compensation agencies and private industry stakeholders.

Safe Work Australia has released its biennial report, Occupational Disease Indicators, providing data and analysis to "inform the development of work health and safety policies."

MADISON, Wis. ( May 4, 2010 ) -- Two governors who led Wisconsin for a combined total of nearly 22 years will serve as honorary commissioners for a national workers’ compensation centennial organization in 2011.

A number of states have made updates to policies on 3A/3C workers' compensation coverage requirement. Massachusetts provides an overview of the policy update there and what it means.

The IAIABC's new brand is being integrated into IAIABC materials and messages, promoting connectivity and progress for workers' compensation stakeholders throughout the world.

The International Labor Organization has published an updated amendment to the Recommendation concerning the List of Occupational Diseases and Recording and Notification of Occupational Accidents and Diseases (No. 194).

The 11th edition of the Comparative Performance Modeling report for Australia and New Zealand has been released; the report gauges success of different approaches to reduce the incidence of work-related injury and disease.

Over 4,700 workers' compensation stakeholders have joined the Work Comp Analysis Group on LinkedIn to engage in enlightening discussion and information-sharing.

Almost every administrator in the U.S. is concerned about rising costs of medical care in workers’ compensation. To combat this issue, many states have implemented fee schedules to guide provider reimbursement.

Join the IAIABC committees at the 2010 All Committee Conference for discussion of major issues of today and tomorrow and invaluable peer-to-peer networking.

The IFDM 2010 program has been released. Practical insights and progressive ideas on disability management and return to work will be shared - see the program now and register early!

Through an agreement with ACORD, the IAIABC will offer the XML standard format as an alternative to the IAIABC flat file format.

Greg Krohm, Executive Director of the IAIABC, writes an opinion piece on how new health care legislation may affect workers' compensation in the U.S.

Electronic medical billing is becoming a technological force in workers' compensation, and all major stakeholders should be aware of what's happening and how it may impact system administration and business.

New legislation has been proposed in the U.S. House to improve the Medicare set-asides settlement process

Nanotechnology risks are being incurred by workers' compensation systems, but research on the impacts of these risks cannot yet be adequately quantified.

Dwight Lovan, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims, has joined the IAIABC Executive Committee as an at-large member.

Reports on musculoskeletal injuries in workers' compensation point to the importance of understanding what's appropriate and inappropriate in treating these injuries.

Michael Coupland reviews evidence of positive outcomes using cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of occupational injuries in his IAIABC Journal article, "CBT for Pain Management."

IAIABC Associate Members are encouraged to participate in the Associate Members Forum to share and discuss issues and challenges impacting workers' compensation in the private sector.

Stay-at-work and return-to-work program success depends largely on effective communication between claims professionals and medical practioners. Learn more at the Disability Management Colloquium.

Seven new members have joined the IAIABC since December 2009. Welcome to the IAIABC community!

Electronic medical bill payment standard takes step forward with budding IAIABC and ASC X12 partnership

Attend the IAIABC E-vent: Federal Healthcare Reform: What it Means for Workers' Compensation in the U.S. to learn about if and how changes to healthcare will impact your workers' compensation system.

Dr. Jennifer Christian discusses the foundation and work of The 60 Summits Project in her Fall 2009 Journal article, The 60 Summits Project: A Grass Roots Initiative to Prevent Needless Work Disability by Helping People Stay Employed -- in the Real World.

Jim Elledge and Mark Priven of Bickmore Risk Services discuss the importance of accurate knowledge in self insurer's claims liabilities in their article, "Claims Liabilities and Liability Reporting" in the IAIABC Fall 2009 Journal.

The purpose of the NIOSH report, "Gentics in the Workplace," is to bring together the diverse literature and opinions on genetics in the workplace, to highlight important issues, and to provide some considerations for current and future practice. Occupational safety and health professionals and practitioners may have particular interest in this report as the understanding of gene-environment interactions at the mechanistic and population levels may result in improved prevention and control strategies.

With healthcare reform inevitably coming to the U.S., it is important to understand what impacts these reforms will have on workers' compensation.

In October 2009, IAIABC members provided feedback on some of the most important topics and challenges to them as they head into 2010.

Dr. Pamela Warren, in the article, “Behavioral Health Concerns as a Causation Issue in Workers’ Compensation and Disability Claims,” provides important insight on evaluating mental concerns, as opposed to psychosocial issues, as a genuine cause in a workers’ compensation or disability claim.

The IAIABC CMS Task Force has published, A White Paper on Section 111 CMS Reporting Peculiar to Workers' Compensation, and submitted it to CMS to respond to questions, identify issues, and propose remedies regarding new reporting requirements.  

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its 2008 Workplace Injury and Illness Summary, reporting on incidence rates and number of cases and comparing public versus private sector data.

The U.S. Department of Labor Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, 2008, gives findings on occupational injuries for various sectors and types of incidents.

Jurisdictional administrators may be asking themselves, "What role can my workers' compensation agency play in disability management?" A session at the IAIABC Annual Convention began to answer that question.

The 2009 IAIABC President's Awards were given to eight individuals and organizations who displayed extraordinary efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of workers' compensation systems throughout the world.

The IAIABC Annual Convention and Medical Institute, Sept. 21-24, 2009, received many accolades for successfully addressing issues of practical and immediate importance to workers' compensation agencies and industry professionals.

Every year, the IAIABC recognizes committee leaders and members for outstanding dedication and commitment to furthering the mission and vision of the Association. At its Annual Convention and Medical Institute Annual Banquet on September 24, 2009, four committee members and leaders were conferred awards for their efforts.

After four days of educational sessions, lively committee meetings, and elegant social gatherings, the IAIABC 95^th Annual Convention and Medical Institute concluded on September 24, 2009 with the IAIABC Annual Business Meeting. During the meeting, the IAIABC membership unanimously elected a distinguished group of individuals to serve as the IAIABC's 2009-2010 Executive Committee. 

IARC, the French-based expert organization on carcinogens, declared shift work that interferes with carcadian rhythms as a probable human carcinogen in their report released in December 2007. Since then, Denmark as accepted workers' compensaton claims for breast cancer.

As the U.S. discussion on health care reform continues, workers' compensation administrators and other stakeholders need to know how reforms might impact their laws and regulations.

Now it is easier for IAIABC members to find out how to get involved in IAIABC activities through the new 'Get Involved' section of the IAIABC website! Develop your position, build your career, and help your organization by getting involved today!

IAIABC Past President Dan Sumner has been honored with the creation of the Daniel Y. Sumner Fellowship in Law and Public Policy at the Florida Department of Financial Services.

(August 20, 2009 -- OAKLAND, CA) The IFDM 2010 hosts are excited to announce the release of the IFDM 2010 Call for Papers and invites submissions from the health, safety and workers’ compensation communities.

Workers' compensation judicial systems are becoming highly technologically advanced through a variety of programs and initiatives, decreasing innefficiencies and reducing system costs.

Based on recommendations made in the NAIC/IAIABC 2008 Independent Contractor white paper, NCOIL is currently developing a model law to address the regulation of independent contractors.

The IAIABC has resources available to help you address the issue of defining and regulating independent contractors.

The IAIABC welcomes 11 new members since January 2009!

(July 7, 2009 – Madison, WI) The IAIABC is soliciting nominations for its 2009 – 2010 Executive Committee. The Executive Committee defines policy, advocates on behalf of the membership, and oversees the financial performance of the Association.

Montana employers, employees, providers and other stakeholders have taken a new approach to eliminating injury, illness and death in the workplace.

The Idaho Industrial Commission has appointed a new commissioner, Thomas Baskin. Mr. Baskin fills the role of the attorney representative for the Commission.

Illinois has shutdown its first ever company for not holding workers' compensation insurance.

Update on the status of General Motors' bankruptcy petition, including issues regarding workers' compensation benefit coverage.

Research and assessments into the health and safety implications of nanotechnology are increasing; take a look at some of the resources available that are addressing these issues.

Learn more about how aging America will impact workers' compensation through an asbtract on Tom Lynch's IAIABC Spring 2009 Journal article.

The IAIABC would like to welcome new Jurisdictional Administrators and Commissioners from Idaho, North Dakota, South Carolina and Washington!