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How you say it matters — The case for better communication in workers’ comp

Lauren Finestone

When a worker is injured on the job, the phone calls, letters and conversations that follow can shape their recovery just as much as the medical treatment they receive.

When a worker is injured on the job, the phone calls, letters and conversations that follow can shape their recovery just as much as the medical treatment they receive. That's the central idea behind It Pays to Care’s initiative, Messaging Matters. What the research shows It has long been understood in rehabilitation circles that RTW outcomes aren't purely a function of physical healing. How injured workers are treated — and how the...

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Published 07 July, 2026 | Updated 07 July, 2026