Employee Health & Workers' Compensation: What the Research Reveals

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The impact of workers’ compensation accidents and claims on employers can be profound. Employees’ health and well-being are at risk, as are the organization’s reputation and financial health.

During this week’s University Risk Management and Ðǿմ«Ã½ Association (URMIA) Conference in Boston, we shared the highlights from PMA Companies’ 2019 Integrated Claims Study. We examined one of the most problematic trends in workers’ compensation: the impact of employee comorbidities, that is, pre-existing conditions, such as obesity, smoking, and diabetes on workers’ compensation claims results.