A current look at fraud, waste and abuse in workers’ comp pharmacy and medical services with strategies for management, including next-generation strategies involving AI.

Drugs regularly used to manage pain in adult populations may carry greater risks for teens

An increase in the teen workforce could impact workplace injury and claims management

Comorbid obesity can complicate recovery, and new drugs create new pharmacy considerations.

Psychosocial factors impacting injured workers’ mental and behavioral health can be a barrier to recovery. But addressing any concerns early with the appropriate psychosocial treatments can positively affect a claim and health outcomes.

While everyone is affected by climate change, it’s often those on the front lines who feel it the most – those who work outdoors, in hot indoor environments, or in emergency response.

A roundup of regulatory activity around the country

Potential applications, benefits, pitfalls, questions, and the matter of regulation

Physical injuries are often accompanied by mental health disorders such as depression, increasing workers’ comp claim costs and delaying recovery

Explore the growing interest in research around psychedelic substances for medical applications related to workers' comp populations, including but not limited to: psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA