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WCIRB Research Forum webinars focus on recent releases of data or research from the WCIRB and its research partners. The Research Forum is an opportunity for insurance company executives with responsibility for California workers’ compensation to ask questions, go beyond the numbers, and gain insights from the WCIRB’s experts.

2022 State of the California Workers' Comp System

Report released August 11, 2022
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Does Experience Rating Help Keep Workers Safe?

March 29, 2023
Speakers: Sean Cooper, Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Vice President, Data Analytics; Esther Li, Associate Director, Data Analytics
Video Runtime: 46 minutes
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Telehealth Services in the California Workers’ Compensation System

March 22, 2023
Speakers: Sean Cooper, Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Vice President, Data Analytics; Esther Li, Associate Director, Data Analytics
Video Runtime: 47 minutes
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Medical Characteristics of Cumulative Trauma Claims

January 4, 2023
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Vice President, Data Analytics; Lucy Chen, Data Analyst
Video Runtime: 54 minutes
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Drivers of California Claim Duration

December 13, 2022
Speakers: Tony Milano, Vice President, Actuarial Services; Jacob Kingsley, Actuarial Analyst
Video Runtime: 22 minutes
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2022 WCIRB Geo Study

December 7, 2022
Speakers: Laura Carstensen, Vice President, Actuarial Research; Shane Steele, Research Actuary; Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary
Video Runtime: 59 minutes
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COVID-19 update

COVID-19 in California Workers' Comp – October 2022 Update

October 18, 2022
Speakers: Laura Carstensen, Vice President, Actuarial Research; Dilan Sahin, Senior Indemnity Research Analyst
Video Runtime: 38 minutes
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Understanding Approved September 1, 2022 Pure Premium Rates

September 27, 2022
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Esther Li, Associate Director, Data Analytics; Harrison Bairey, Senior Actuarial Analyst
Video Runtime: 58 minutes

Long COVID and COVID Claims Medical Costs in the California Workers' Comp System

March 10, 2022
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Vice President, Data Analytics; Lucy Chen, Data Analyst
Video Runtime: 50 minutes
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Frictional Costs in the California Workers' Compensation System

December 8, 2021
Speaker: Tony Milano, Vice President, Actuarial Services
Video Runtime: 42 minutes
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WCIRB Industry Profile: Restaurants

December 2, 2021
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Vice President, Data Analytics; Esther Li, Associate Director, Data Analytics
Video Runtime: 46 minutes
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2021 WCIRB Geo Study

November 30, 2021
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Laura Carstensen, Vice President, Actuarial Research
Video Runtime: 40 minutes
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COVID-19 in California Workers' Comp – October 2021 Update

November 4, 2021
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Dilan Sahin, Senior Indemnity Research Analyst
Video Runtime: 49 minutes
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WCIRB Experience Report for Second Quarter 2021

October 5, 2021
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, Vice President, Actuarial Services
Video Runtime: 49 minutes
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WCIRB Cost Evaluation of New Medical Fee Schedules

May 13, 2021
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Vice President, Data Analytics
Video Runtime: 50 minutes
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Overview of WCIRB’s September 1, 2021 Pure Premium Rate Filing

May 6, 2021
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, Vice President, Actuarial Services
Video Runtime: 59 minutes
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Cost Impact of California’s Drug Formulary – Two-Year Checkup

February 11, 2021
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Vice President, Data Analytics
Video Runtime: 48 minutes
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2020 WCIRB Geo Study

November 19, 2020
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Laura Carstensen, Vice President, Actuarial Research
Video Runtime: 40 minutes
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Cost Impacts of Medical Care Delays in the CA Workers’ Comp System

November 12, 2020
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Managing Director, Medical Analytics
Video Runtime: 43 minutes
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Multi-Bureau Study of Workers' Comp Mega Claims

September 11, 2020
Speakers: Representatives from the WCIRB California, NCCI, New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau and New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board
Video Runtime: 49 minutes
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2020 State of the California Workers' Comp System

July 14, 2020
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, Vice President, Actuarial Services
Video Runtime: 1 hour, 5 minutes
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Impact of Economic Downturn on CA Workers’ Comp

June 4, 2020
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Julia Zhang, PhD, Managing Director, Medical Analytics 
Video Runtime: 49 minutes
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WCIRB Evaluates Executive Order Impact on CA Workers’ Comp Costs

May 28, 2020
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, Vice President, Actuarial Services; Laura Carstensen, Vice President, Actuarial Research; Julia Zhang, PhD, Managing Director, Medical Analytics 
Video Runtime: 59 minutes
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Summary of December 31, 2019 Experience and Update on COVID-19 Regulatory Changes

April 30, 2020
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, Vice President, Actuarial Services 
Video Runtime: 50 minutes
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COVID-19 Claims – Cost Evaluation of Potential Conclusive COVID-19 Presumption in California Workers’ Compensation

April 23, 2020
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, Vice President, Actuarial Services; Laura Carstensen, Vice President, Actuarial Research; Julia Zhang, PhD, Managing Director, Medical Analytics 
Video Runtime: 57 minutes
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2020 Physical Medicine Treatments and Their Impact on Opioid Use and Lost Time in California Workers’ Compensation

January 22, 2020
Speakers: Julia Zhang, Managing Director of Medical Analytics Research; Elizabeth Sabiniano, Senior Medical Data Research Analyst
Video Runtime: 37 minutes
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2018 California Aggregate Medical Payment Trends and One-Year Impact of the Drug Formulary

September 4, 2019
Speakers: Julia Zhang, Managing Director of Medical Analytics Research; Elizabeth Sabiniano, Senior Medical Data Research Analyst
Video Runtime: 43 minutes
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January 1, 2020 Pure Premium Rate Filing and the WCIRB's New Rate Filing Schedule

August 28, 2019
Speakers: David Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, VP and Actuary
Video Runtime: 50 minutes
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2019 Report on the State of the California Workers’ Compensation Insurance System

July 31, 2019
Speakers: David Bellusci, Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary
Video Runtime: 50 minutes
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Early Indicators of High-Risk Opioid Use and Potential Alternative Treatments

April 30, 2019
Speakers: Dr. Julia Zhang, Director, Medical Analytics Specialists; Dave Bellusci, EVP and Chief Actuary
Video Runtime: 29 minutes
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WCIRB Quarterly Experience Report as of December 31, 2018

April 25, 2019
Speakers: Tony Milano, VP and Actuary; Katrina Sonka, Actuarial Analyst
Video Runtime: 35 minutes
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WCIRB Quarterly Experience Report and Interactive Policy Stats Report

December 18, 2018
Speakers: Tony Milano, VP and Actuary; Katrina Sonka, Actuarial Analyst
Video Runtime: 31 minutes
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Medical Fraud Enforcement and Cumulative Trauma Claims Studies

October 18, 2018
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, EVP and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, VP and Actuary; Tim Basuino, Medical Analytics Specialist
Video Runtime: 55 minutes
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2018 State of the System Report

July 11, 2018
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, EVP and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, VP and Actuary
Video Runtime: 56 minutes

WCIRB Mid-Year Rate Filing and New WCIRB December 31, 2017 Quarterly Experience Report

April 17, 2018
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, EVP and Chief Actuary; Tony Milano, VP and Actuary
Video Runtime: 57 minutes
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Study of Chronic Opioid Use and Weaning in California Workers’ Compensation

April 5, 2018
Speakers: Dave Bellusci, EVP and Chief Actuary; Dr. Julia Zhang; Tim Basuino, Medical Analytics Specialists
Video Runtime: 46 minutes
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