The Texas Department of Insurance has released online new research by the Workers' Compensation Research and Evaluation Group regarding return-to-work outcomes in Texas.The report, "Return-to-Work Outcomes for Texas Injured Employees," focuses on five key areas:Initial return-to-work rates.Sustained return-to-work rates.Trends in pre- and post-injury wages.Weeks off work.Pharmaceutical use.Among the findings of the report are that initial return-to-work rates (within one year of injury) have continued to improve in recent years, but have flattened out during the recessionary period.Initial...
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