More complex and costly claims have become a persistent issue in workers’ compensation. See what drives longer claim duration and higher costs and how to mitigate risk factors.
While the global cancer burden continues to rise, the risk and impact of occupational cancers can vary significantly depending on the nature of the exposure and the affected workforce. For payers who are impacted, the costs can be substantial.
NCCI tracked 950 bills impacting workers’ comp, highlighting key trends across the country, such as PTSD and cancer presumptions, worker classification, and psychedelics.
Patients who had six or more gabapentin prescriptions were 85% more likely to experience mild cognitive impairment, and 29% were at higher risk for dementia.
Healthesystems Manager of Clinical Services, Britten Featherston, shares with WorkCompWire how formularies are powerful tools in effectively managing the unique needs of injured worker populations.
