Research
Injury Scorecard – Medical Back Problems without Spinal Cord Involvement
The enclosed Score Card is the first in the ICIS injury series and provides detailed data and graphics on California work injury claims involving medical back problems without spinal cord involvement. Based on CWCI Industry Claims Information System (ICIS) data, these are the most commonly diagnosed work injuries in California, and though treatment plans for these injuries rely heavily on physical medicine and less invasive types of care, a high proportion of these claims result in lost time and litigation, as well as above average costs.
Injury Scorecard – Medical Back Problems without Spinal Cord Involvement – Supplemental Exhibits
These worksheets provide detailed supplemental exhibits and analysis to the injury scorecard associated with medical back problems without spinal cord involvement.
The Effect of SB 899 on Temporary Disability Benefits
This preliminary analysis on the effects of recent California workers' compensation reforms shows that reform may be associated with lower TD payments, fewer paid TD days, faster injury reporting, and faster claim closure. Under the 2004 reform bill (SB 899), ultimate TD payments will take at least two years to develop, so the authors urge caution in interpreting and applying these preliminary results.
Injury Scorecard – Shoulder, Arm, Knee and Lower Leg Sprains – Supplemental Exhibits
These worksheets provide detailed supplemental exhibits and analysis to the injury scorecard associated with shoulder, arm, knee and lower leg sprains.
Injury Scorecard – Shoulder, Arm, Knee and Lower Leg Sprains
The enclosed Score Card is the second in the ICIS injury series and provides detailed data and graphics on California work injury claims involving shoulder, arm, knee and lower leg sprains. Based on CWCI Industry Claims Information System (ICIS) data, these injuries are among the most common diagnoses in California workers' compensation, and though they tend to cost less than other injuries, this CWCI Score Card shows that 1/3 of these sprain cases result in lost time, with total benefit payments averaging more than $19,000 after 2 years.
MPNs and Medical Benefit Delivery-Preliminary Results
This analysis measured changes in the percentage of injured worker outpatient treatment visits to network providers by timeframe and type of medical service. The study examined provider-based medical treatment data from AY 2002 through AY 2005 claims.
