Category: Workers Comp

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Legislation & Policy

Missouri Enacts PTSD Presumption for First Responders

The national trend continues, in this case with qualifying events and the inclusion of 911 dispatchers.

Opioid Developments

FDA Approves Second OTC Naloxone Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose

RiVive will soon be available without a prescription for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.

Healthe Developments

Connect with Healthe at National Comp 2023!

Stop by our educational session or visit our booth for the latest issue of RxInformer magazine.

Medmonitor

FDA Publishes Guidance on Clinical Trials for Psychedelic Drugs

These guidelines advise researchers on study design and other considerations as they develop medications that contain psychedelics.

This Month's Must Read

A Moment of Clarity: Alcohol’s Impact Across Workers and Medical Management

How problematic alcohol use can impact the workplace, claims, and medication management.

Clinical Insights

Medical Cannabis Makes Little Impact on Pain Management in Group Health

A new study uses data from 583,000 group health patients with chronic noncancer pain.

Legislation & Policy

Connecticut Passes PTSD Presumption for All Employees

Employees who experience a qualifying traumatic event on the job can receive PTSD coverage via workers’ comp.

Healthe Developments

Spotlight on Healthesystems Pharmacists

Jeanette Connelly was named President of the Florida Pharmacy Association, and Silvia Sacalis was featured in a video spotlight by Business Insurance.

Medmonitor

Brixadi Approved for Opioid Use Disorder

A new buprenorphine injection will be available for weekly or monthly dosages, administered by providers.

This Month's Must Read

More Than Skin Deep: Untangling Topical Drug Classes and Costs

An infographic breakdown of the diverse drug categories that comprise dermatological prescribing and spend.

Industry Trends

Low-Volume, High Cost Medications in California

A new report from the CWCI highlights trends in dermatologicals, opioids, and antidepressants.

Opioid Developments

FDA Approves New Drug for Opioid Overdose Reversal

Opvee is a nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray – a new option available for the reversal of opioid overdose.

Healthe Developments

How Inflation is Affecting Home Healthcare and Transportation

Healthe’s VP, Program Performance and Analytics, Cliff James, shares his thoughts on how inflation is impacting these two sectors of care.

Healthe Developments

Healthesystems Clinical Pharmacist Receives IAIABC NextGen Award

Amanda Waltemath has been recognized as a talented young professional making a positive impact in workers’ comp.

Medmonitor

Drug Recalls for Pain Medications

Teva is recalling certain lots of fentanyl buccal tablets, while Family Dollar is recalling Advil that was not kept at proper temperature.

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