Category: Workers Comp

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JAMA Finds High Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Chronic Pain Patients

A systematic review of 376 studies comprising almost 350,000 people with chronic pain saw 40% prevalence rates for depression and anxiety.

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Digital Therapeutics: The Promise of Better Health Outcomes for Injured Workers

What they are, the benefits, how they’re currently covered by insurers, and future outlooks.

Marijuana Developments

Massachusetts Considers Reimbursement, California Could Reject Medical Recommendation

A bill in Massachusetts could require insurers to pay for marijuana, while ACOEM recommends against marijuana for chronic pain guidelines.

Clinical Insights

WCRI Publishes Study on Degenerative and Comorbid Conditions

Approximately 38.8% of claims had one or more comorbidities, based on an analysis of 930,000 claims with at least 7 days lost time across 32 states.

Healthe Developments

Video Spotlight: How Obesity Can Complicate Workplace Injuries

Silvia Sacalis, VP of Clinical Services, chats with Business Insurance

Healthe Developments

Visit Healthesystems at RISKWORLD 2025

Drop by Booth #824 for a copy of the 15th Anniversary edition of RxInformer magazine, and to learn how we’re transforming healthcare.

Medmonitor

FDA Declares Semaglutide Shortage Over

The GLP-1 receptor agonist has been considered in shortage since 2022, but the FDA confirmed with manufacturers that presented and projected demand can now be met.

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4 Ways PBMs Can Improve the Workers’ Comp Experience

PBMs can reduce burden for payers, provide intuitive claims tools, provide effective customer support, and engage injured workers.

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Legislation & Policy

PTSD Presumptions Continue to See Activity

New York backpedaled on a PTSD presumption for all workers, while California considers a PTSD presumption for healthcare workers.

Clinical Insights

WCRI Reports on the Pandemic’s Impact on Medical Utilization

Despite decreases in injury frequency across all groups, younger workers still saw higher use of emergency departments.

Psychedelic Developments

Psilocybin and Ketamine Therapy Bills Introduced Across the Country

So far, seven psilocybin therapy bills have been introduced in 2025, with three ketamine therapy bills.

Healthe Developments

Healthesystems Announces Key Promotion to Support Innovation in Data Analytics

Mike Theis has been promoted to AVP, Product Analytics and Business Strategy

Medmonitor

FDA Approves Novel Non-Opioid Journavx for Moderate to Severe Pain

A first-in-class medication, Journavx targets pain-signaling pathways involving sodium channels.

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2025 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey Report

The seventh annual survey report highlights the top challenges and priorities for 515 industry stakeholders.

Legislation & Policy

Flurry of States Eye Updates for Cancer and PTSD Presumptions

Various states are proposing modifications to existing presumptions to expand coverage for first responders.

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