This study compares outcomes of injured workers in Arkansas with 14 other states (Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin). The outcomes examined include the following:

• Recovery of physical health and functioning
• Return to work
• Earnings recovery
• Access to medical care
• Satisfaction with medical care

The goal of the research is to provide information about injured workers’ experiences with the workers’ compensation system. By examining outcomes of injured workers, policymakers and stakeholders can better understand how different state systems compare in order to identify and prioritize opportunities to improve system performance.

Comparing Outcomes for Injured Workers in Arkansas. Bogdan Savych and Vennela Thumula. May 2016. WC-16-23.

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