Research
IRIS Regional Scorecard Interactive Tool
An interactive application based on updated IRIS data on claims from the last decade (AY 2007 through 2016) so that users can compare results from each region to statewide results on key metrics, compare results between different regions, and identify regional and statewide trends that have developed.
CWCI Claims Monitoring Interactive Tool
CWCI members can now access a new interactive application that shows average paid indemnity and medical losses on claims from AY 2005 through the end of AY 2016 at nine levels of development (with payments valued through December 2016). The online tool gives Institute members the ability to view results for indemnity claims or for all claims, subset the data by industry and region, and segment the medical payment data into medical treatment, pharmacy & DME, medical-legal services & medical cost containment expenses.
Opioids in California Workers' Comp Claims With Mental Health Disorders
A CWCI analysis of the prevalence, volume and strength of opioid prescriptions in California work injury lost-time claims that involve a mental health component.
IMR Outcomes: January 2014 Through June 2017
An analysis of the volume and outcomes of Independent Medical Reviews based on determination letters issued from January 2014 through June 2017.
California WC Formulary – Part II: A Review of the July 2017 Proposed Formulary Drug List of Exempt and Non-Exempt Drugs
A CWCI Spotlight Report uses 2015 and 2016 workers' comp prescription drug data to measure the potential impact of DWC's proposed Formulary.
Spinal Fusion Claims in California Workers' Compensation
CWCI's analysis of the utilization trends, costs, and characteristics of spinal fusion claims in California workers' compensation.
