Category: Workers Comp

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CWCI Publishes Report on Long-COVID

Long COVID cases made up 4.7% of COVID claims, totaling 6,000 claims, yet their medical payments totaled $105 million.

WCRI Publishes New Report on Medical Fee Schedule Design

The study compares workers’ comp fee schedules for professional services to Medicare rates within 44 states, accounting for 41% of medical costs.

Healthe Developments

Healthesystems at WCI 2025

Visit Healthe at Booth #921 to learn about our solutions and how we reduce burdens for claims professionals.

Medmonitor

Brekiya Approved for the Acute Treatment of Migraine

Dihydroergotamine mesylate injections are approved for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura, and for the acute treatment of cluster headaches.

This Month's Must Read

A Splitting Headache: Trends in Migraine Therapy

Migraine drugs make up a growing portion of pharmacy spend, driven by newer CGRP antagonists.

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Industry Trends

WCRI Publishes Medical Price Index

The study compares prices for medical services across 36 states from 2008 to 2024, representing 88% of workers’ comp benefits in the U.S.

Industry Trends

Highlights from the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium 2025

In-depth reports cover topics ranging from an overview of the workers’ comp system to opioids, industry-specific trends, and more.

Legislation & Policy

Congressional Budget Bill Could Place 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations

If passed, the bill would prevent the enforcement of laws on AI models and automated decision systems.

Healthe Developments

Innovation in Workers’ Comp Communication and Technology Integration

Healthe’s Kristine Kennedy speaks with Risk and Insurance magazine about how digital communication tools and emerging technologies are changing the landscape of workers’ comp.

Medmonitor

FDA Approves a New Migraine Medication

Atzumi™ (dihydroergotamine (DHE)) nasal powder was approved for the treatment of acute migraine.

This Month's Must Read

Then and Now: 8 Reflections from 15 Years of RxInformer

In celebration of the 15 year anniversary of RxInformer, the editorial staff looked back at past issues to understand what has changed – and what hasn’t.

Marijuana Developments

WCRI Reports on the Impact of Marijuana Laws on Workers’ Comp Benefits

While recreational marijuana laws may be tied to increases in claim frequency, medical payments and prescriptions decreased, including those for opioids.