Category: Workers Comp

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Clinical Developments

Long COVID Data in Workers’ Comp

Both the WCRI and the New York State Insurance Fund published new reports.

Marijuana Updates

More Research Indicates Marijuana Use May Reduce Opioid Use

New reports from the Journal of the American Medical Association and Health Economics.

Healthe Developments

2023 Workers’ Comp Industry Insight Survey Report

Over 500 stakeholders share their thoughts on industry challenges, priorities, and technologies.

Medmonitor

HIV Medications: New Approval and News of Discontinuations

Sunlenca approved for treatment-resistant populations, but a number of other drugs will cease production, some of which are included in PEP guidelines.

This Month's Must Read

The Triple Threat of Tobacco Use on Employer, Clinical, and Medication Complexity

Tobacco use as a complicating factor in workplace injury and recovery.

Clinical Insights

Study Explores Potential Association Between Occupational Inhalants and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Exposure to various gases and vapors has been associated with autoimmune disease

Marijuana Updates

Cannabis Research Continues for Chronic Pain

Two new studies highlight marijuana’s analgesic effects.

Healthe Developments

500 Workers’ Comp Stakeholder Identified Top 10 Industry Challenges

Preliminary findings from Healthe’s 2023 industry survey.

Medmonitor

FDA Approves Drug That Can Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes

Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) injections can delay onset by several months or years.

This Month's Must Read

Diagnostics as a Defining Touchpoint in the Claims Journey

How the timing and accuracy of diagnostic testing can determine the course of a claim.

Opioid Developments

Fentanyl Vaccine in Development

This vaccine blocks fentanyl from entering the brain and triggering euphoric effect.

Legislation & Policy

Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Publishes Biennial Report to Legislature

This report contains a high level report on the status of the Texas workers’ comp system.

Healthe Developments

Focusing on the Wellbeing of Employees

Risk & Insurance^® magazine taps Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services for considerations on retaining a healthy and happy workforce.

Medmonitor

Wave of Generic Approvals That Impact Workers’ Comp

First-time generics are available for drugs that treat COPD, HIV, hypertension, and more.

This Month's Must Read

Coming Up Short: IT Talent Woes in Workers’ Comp

The insurance sector continues to face IT talent shortages – how does this impact workers’ comp organizations?

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