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Comparing Outcomes for Injured Workers in Minnesota, 2017 Interviews
By Bogdan Savych, Vennela Thumula
November 28, 2018 Related Topics: Access to Care, Worker Outcomes
This study compares outcomes of injured workers in Minnesota with those in 14 other states. 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 Minnesota, 2017 Interviews. Bogdan Savych and Vennela Thumula. November 2018. WC-18-44.
Copyright: WCRI
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Research Questions:
- How do outcomes reported by injured workers in Minnesota compare with those reported in other states?
- What percentage of injured workers were able to go back to work and stay employed after initial return to work?
- How did recovery of physical health and functioning vary across study states?
- What percentage of injured workers were satisfied with their overall medical care?
- What percentage of injured workers reported “big problems” getting desired medical care?
