Category: Workers Comp

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Can GLP-1 Drugs Lower Cancer Risks?

While experts agree more research is needed, several studies have noted patients on these drugs showed reduced rates of certain types of cancer.

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Escalating Costs: Trends in Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Demand for DME is rising, as are costs. What’s driving this growth, and how can the workers’ compensation industry contain costs?

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Legislation & Policy

Presumption Expansions Throughout the Country

Several states continue to update presumptions for cancer, PTSD, and other conditions.

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Industry Insights

WCRI Publishes Report on Drug Payment Trends

Dermatological agents remained a significant cost driver, in part due to physician dispensing and delivery pharmacies, which accounted for a significant number of high-cost transactions.

Psychedelic Updates

States Continue to Push for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Programs

Connecticut, Georgia, and Oklahoma enacted laws to enable certain programs, while a Louisiana bill awaits gubernatorial decisions.

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Rescheduling Questions: How the Marijuana Landscape Could Soon Change

The rescheduling of marijuana may introduce significant implications for clinical research, drug development, and downstream utilization.

Industry Insights

WCRI Publishes 2026 CompScope Benchmarks

Claim costs increased 6% per year from 2022-2025 in the median study state, with state-level variations.

Psychedelic Developments

White House Issues Executive Order on Psychedelics

The order seeks to accelerate clinical trials, data sharing, drug approvals, and possibly rescheduling.

Legislation & Policy

Texas Approves Audit of Topical Analgesics

After soliciting stakeholder feedback on possible audit topics, the DWC prioritized a study of topical analgesics by the Medical Quality Review Panel.