Waltham, MA, Sept. 24, 2024 — The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 2025 Annual WCRI Issues & Research Conference, scheduled for March 6-7, 2025, at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix, AZ.

“Our two-day conference concentrates on our original research on timely issues impacting state workers' compensation systems,” said Ramona Tanabe, president and CEO of WCRI. “This focus attracts senior-level decision makers from across the workers' compensation industry and provides ample opportunities to network as well as discuss what you are learning with like-minded colleagues.”

The conference will feature valuable findings from the latest research from WCRI, along with expert observations from leading professionals and policymakers across the country. The conference will explore various topics impacting workers’ compensation systems, including the following:

• Shifts in the medical workforce
• Comorbidities and degenerative diseases
• Heat policies
• High-cost claims
• Recreational marijuana

As a leading workers’ compensation forum, the WCRI conference attracts policymakers, employers, labor advocates, insurance executives, health care organizations, claims managers, researchers, and more. Attendees will gain fresh perspectives, make valuable connections, and deepen their understanding of critical issues in today’s competitive landscape. Take advantage of the early-bird discount and special hotel rates available for a limited time. Click here to learn more or register.

About WCRI:

The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization based in Waltham, MA. Established in 1983, WCRI is committed to providing objective, data-driven insights through rigorous research and unbiased peer review. The Institute’s diverse membership includes employers, insurers, governmental entities, managed care companies, healthcare providers, insurance regulators, and labor organizations across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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