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WORKERS COMPENSATION A PUBLICATION OF Beginning in April 2017, Workers Compensation (WC) Magazine will leverage the expertise of Business Insurance to expand its reporting, its editorial capacity and its audience. Thousands of risk managers and workers compensation managers and buyers will join the ranks of WC’s existing readership, making your advertising investment even more valuable. OUR MISSION WC Magazine, published by Business Insurance, is the premier source of information for the workers compensation sector, addressing the needs of risk managers, claims professionals and legal defense teams. Offering a combination of news analysis, in-depth features and expert commentary, the publication provides a national perspective on key trends and issues affecting the workers comp sector. By putting the spotlight on the underserved worker compensation industry, WC Magazine digs deeper and further than any other current publication to deliver information to help workers comp professionals address crucial issues affecting their work. Key topics include: medical management; cost control; legislative and regulatory reform; legal trends; coverage concerns; pharmacy and prescription management; and return-to-work strategies. While others might address worker compensation issues and trends sporadically, WC Magazine makes it the exclusive editorial focus. ABOUT BUSINESS INSURANCE Business Insurance is the authoritative news and information source for executives concerned about risk and the impact on their business. With information for risk managers, insurers, brokers and other providers of insurance products and services, Business Insurance delivers in-depth analysis on new and emerging risks, case studies of successful programs, market intelligence on trends, and guidance on how to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges. Business Insurance covers core risk management and insurance areas such as property/casualty insurance, captive insurance and other alternative risk transfer vehicles, and enterprise risk management. Delivered in a multi-media mix, including a monthly print magazine, and daily online and mobile news, Business Insurance helps readers do their jobs better. 2017 MEDIA KIT DECEMBER 2016 | JANUARY 2017 ISSUE 6 VOL. 2 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION TheCLM.org A publication of Yoga Instructors In the Downward- Dog House P34 Selecting the Best IME Doctor P22 How a Trump Presidency Affects Workers’ Comp P40 The Ethics of an Opioid Overdose Antidote P8 The Risk of Waiving Understanding the Impact of Subrogation Waivers on Workers’ Compensation Policies P16 WC Dec16 Jan17.indd 1 MEET THE EDITOR Gavin Souter has been a journalist in the commercial insurance space for more than 25 years. As the new editor of WC Magazine, his leadership brings new depth to the content, focusing on news analysis of key issues affecting workers comp managers, whether it be purchasing claims coverage or claims management. Additionally, Mr. Souter has been serving as editor of Business Insurance since 2010. Contact him at [email protected].
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WORKERS COMPENSATION
A PUBLICATION OF
Beginning in April 2017, Workers Compensation (WC) Magazine will leverage the expertise of Business Insurance to expand its reporting, its editorial capacity and its audience. Thousands of risk managers and workers compensation managers and buyers will join the ranks of WC’s existing readership, making your advertising investment even more valuable.
OUR MISSIONWC Magazine, published by Business Insurance, is the premier source of information for the workers compensation sector, addressing the needs of risk managers, claims professionals and legal defense teams. Offering a combination of news analysis, in-depth features and expert commentary, the publication provides a national perspective on key trends and issues affecting the workers comp sector.
By putting the spotlight on the underserved worker compensation industry, WC Magazine digs deeper and further than any other current publication to deliver information to help workers comp professionals address crucial issues affecting their work. Key topics include: medical management; cost control; legislative and regulatory reform; legal trends; coverage concerns; pharmacy and prescription management; and return-to-work strategies. While others might address worker compensation issues and trends sporadically, WC Magazine makes it the exclusive editorial focus.
ABOUT BUSINESS INSURANCEBusiness Insurance is the authoritative news and information source for executives concerned about risk and the impact on their business. With information for risk managers, insurers, brokers and other providers of insurance products and services, Business Insurance delivers in-depth analysis on new and emerging risks, case studies of successful programs, market intelligence on trends, and guidance on how to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges.
Business Insurance covers core risk management and insurance areas such as property/casualty insurance, captive insurance and other alternative risk transfer vehicles, and enterprise risk management. Delivered in a multi-media mix, including a monthly print magazine, and daily online and mobile news, Business Insurance helps readers do their jobs better.
2017 MEDIA KITDECEMBER 2016 | JANUARY 2017ISSUE 6 VOL. 2
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Yoga Instructors In the Downward-Dog House P34
Selecting the Best IME Doctor P22
How a Trump Presidency Affects Workers’ Comp P40
The Ethics of an Opioid Overdose Antidote P8
The Risk of WaivingUnderstanding the Impact of Subrogation Waivers on Workers’ Compensation Policies P16
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MEET THE EDITORGavin Souter has been a journalist in the commercial insurance space for more than 25 years. As the new editor of WC Magazine, his leadership brings new depth to the content, focusing on news analysis of key issues affecting workers comp managers, whether it be purchasing claims coverage or claims management. Additionally, Mr. Souter has been serving as editor of Business Insurance since 2010. Contact him at [email protected].
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SPRINGAD CLOSE: 3/22 | MATERIAL CLOSE: 3/29
THE “MEDICAL” ISSUE
• Pinch Me if You’ve Heard This One: Utilizing Alternative Treatments for Workers Comp. California has led the way on covering alternative treatments, such as acupuncture and yoga under workers comp. How effective are the treatments; what other alternative treatments are available; and how are other states dealing with the issue?
• Using Functional Capacity Evaluations and Independent Medical Evaluations to Fight Fraud
• What’s Up Doc? Navigating Permanent Work Restriction Orders
• Working With PBMs to Manage Opioid Prescriptions Effectively
SUMMERAD CLOSE: 6/21 | MATERIAL CLOSE: 6/28
THE “LEGAL” ISSUE
• Legislative Update. What are the key legislative issues on agenda at the state and federal level; how is the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act affecting comp claims; what is the status of opt-out efforts; what are the key legislative efforts likely to be going forward?
• Fighting Fraud: Best Practices in Detecting and Fighting Workers Comp Fraud
• Understanding the Erosion of the Exclusive Remedy Defense
• Medicare Compliance: Where Do We Stand?
FALLAD CLOSE: 9/20 | MATERIAL CLOSE: 9/27
THE “CLAIMS” ISSUE
• Return to Work Strategies that Work. A key part of workers comp claims management is getting workers back to work quickly and safely. What new strategies are employers and workers comp payers using to safely return injured workers to the workplace?
• Becoming a Comp Claim Resolution Expert
• Managing Claims for Non-English Speaking Claimants
• Trends in Telemedicine
WINTERAD CLOSE: 11/22 | MATERIAL CLOSE: 11/29
THE “RISK” ISSUE
• Creating a Culture of Safety. The best way to reduce comp claims is to stop them happening in first place. How can employers establish a culture of safety in the work place that effectively reduces workplace injuries?
• Smoke It if You Got It? A Medical Marijuana Update.
• Technology Solutions to Encouraging Workers to Act Safely at Work
• Self-insurance v. Fully Insured: When Does It Make Sense to Self-insure Comp
EDITORIAL PLANNING CALENDAR
EDITORIAL CONTACTSGavin Souter Editor (312) 757-5512 [email protected]
Kristen Beckman Reporter (312) 767-3442 [email protected]
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Circulation 18,000 +Effective with the Spring 2017 issue, WC Magazine reaches over 18,000 decision makers involved in the worker compensation industry.
WC Magazine readership now includes risk managers, brokers, C-Suite and other senior risk decision makers, senior corporate
business decision makers tied to risk, as well as insurance and claims professionals, litigation managers, outside counsel and worker
compensation service providers.
OUR AUDIENCE
TOTAL AVERAGE PRINT SUBSCRIBERS = 18,091*
22% Legal (Outside Defense Counsel)
20% Claims/Litigation Management Professionals
19% Risk Management (C-Suite, VP/Dir/Mgr)
15% Finance, Administrative, IT, Sales & Marketing or Other (VP/Dir/Mgr)**
8% Agent or Broker
5% Workers Comp, Safety, Benefits, HR, Health, Labor Relations, etc. (VP/Dir/Mgr)
3% Service Providers (e.g. Technology Providers)
3% Insurers or Reinsurers
3% Legal (Corporate Staff Counsel)
2% Accountant, Actuary, Consultant, TPA, etc.
* March 2017 — Combined subscriber figures from Business Insurance Holdings, LLC and The CLM. BPA sworn publisher’s statement pending, April 2017.
** Other = Secretary, Treasurer, Controller, Comptroller and Other Insurance Related Titles.
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For more information on how WC Magazine can help you achieve greater awareness in the market and increased sales, contact your sales representative:
PETER OXNERPublisher(312) 637-9166 [email protected]
JEREMY CAMPBELL Head of Sales, Events & WC Magazine (513) 737-4063 direct (513) 377-7228 mobile [email protected]
SALES CONTACT
December 2015 | January 2016Issue 6 Vol. 1
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The Shifting Sands of Workers’ Compensation by Robert H. Wilson P42
Tackling Opioids by Stacey Whidden P32
Workers’ Compensation in Three Acts by Alan G. Brackett P20
Although work may be risky—many jobs have significant elements
of physical danger—not working may be even worse. P16
Work It’s Good for Us!
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Interpreting Waddell’s Signs in FCEs P36
The New Cost of Mistaken Identity P32
How Do You Deal With Difficult People? P40
Trends in Alternative Risk Financing P26
HOW TO MODIFY POST-INJURY DRUG TESTING AND REPORTING POLICIES AS
OSHA EXPANDS ITS REACH P18
Redefining Retaliation
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Positive PDMP Progress p28
The Risk of Retaliation p24
Why Do Comp Claims Cost So Much? p36
An Update on Opting Out p14
Never-Ending The
Opioid ProblemFinding Balance Between Employee Care and the Complex Cycle of Opioid Misuse and Abuse P16
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