Category: Workers Comp

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COVID-19 Developments

FDA Authorizes Booster Shots for Moderna and J&J Vaccines

All COVID-19 vaccines now have emergency use authorization for a booster dose.

Marijuana Updates

Cannabis in the Workplace on the Rise

One-third of employees have witnessed cannabis use during work hours.

Industry Trends

Texas Telemedicine Report

Pre-pandemic, 951 claims received telemedicine, jumping to 21,000 during the pandemic.

Healthe Developments

Healthesystems at WCI & SAWCA

Visit Healthe at WCI booth #913! Plus, a recap of a SAWCA roundtable, featuring Sandy Shtab.

Medmonitor

New Drugs, Generics, and a COVID-19 Treatment Update

A new migraine medication, various generics, and more.

This Month's Must Read

The Long Haul: Chronic Health Complications of COVID-19

Long-term health impacts of COVID-19 can complicate claims

Clinical Insights

Topical Analgesics See Increase in Utilization

A WCRI study found that in some states 17% of workers receive topical analgesics.

Industry Trends

Take the 2021 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey

Take our survey and share your thoughts on where the industry is headed.

Healthe Developments

Healthe Leaders to Speak at Upcoming Virtual Conferences

Take part in our virtual speaking sessions at PRIMA and Comp Laude!

Medmonitor

FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster Shots on the Way

The Pfizer vaccine receives full FDA approval, while a new EUA authorizes booster shots for certain populations.

This Month's Must Read

Applying AI to Leverage the Value of Unstructured Claims Data

Healthe’s Director of Enterprise Analytics discusses in WorkCompWire how natural language processing can assist with claim review, population management, and more.

Clinical Insights

WCRI Publishes Report on Off-Label Gabapentinoid Use

Less than 1% of gabapentin prescriptions were prescribed for an FDA-approved diagnosis.

Legislation & Policy

White House Issues Vaccine Mandate

All federal employees are impacted, as are companies with 100 or more employees.

Healthe Developments

Connect with Healthe at the 2021 National Comp Conference

Join our educational session on infectious disease safety in the workplace, and don’t miss a chance to take part in our industry survey!

Medmonitor

New Generic Approvals

The FDA approved first-time generics for Xeljanz, two COPD medications, and more.

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