The Tragedy of Black Lung: Federal Compensation for Occupational Disease

This study details the development of the federal government\u27s Black Lung program and evaluates its policy components.https://research.upjohn.org/up_press/1120/thumbnail.jp

The Impact of Provider Choice on Workers' Compensation Costs and Outcomes

We study how provider choice in workers' compensation cases affects costs and outcomes. When employees choose the provider, costs are higher and return-to-work outcomes are worse, while physical recovery is the same although satisfaction with medical care is higher. The higher costs and worse return-to-work outcomes associated with employee choice arise largely when employees selected a new provider, rather than a provider with whom the worker had a pre-existing relationship. The findings lend some support to recent policy changes limiting workers' ability to choose a provider with whom they do not have a prior relationship.

The Development of the Black Lung Act

This study details the development of the federal government\u27s Black Lung program and evaluates its policy components.https://research.upjohn.org/up_press/1120/thumbnail.jp

The Workers' Compensation System of British Columbia: Still in Transition

This inventory addresses eight core issues in the British Columbia workers' compensation system:* How is the system administered?* How do claims flow through the system?* What dispute resolution procedures are used, and to what effect?* What benefits are paid?* How are vocational rehabilitation services provided?* How is the system financed?* What are the actual costs of administration, benefits, claims processing, and appeal?* What aspects of the system deserve further attention