Category: Workers Comp

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Medmonitor

COVID-19 Mutations Impact Testing

False negatives may be reported due to genetic variations of the virus.

This Month's Must Read

Mobile Technology Is on Workers’ Comp Experts’ Minds: Here Are 3 Reasons They’re Right

Kristine Kennedy, SVP of Product Strategy and Innovation, talks to Risk & Insurance®

Clinical Insights

COVID-19’s Impact on Opioid Prescribing Trends

A new report from IQVIA found that national MME dropped 17% from 2019 to 2020.

Legislation & Policy

Worker Classification Debate Continues Across the Country

The Department of Labor issued a new rule while special interest groups push for regulatory change.

Opioid Developments

The Department of Justice Sues Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis

Alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act could result in billions of dollars in penalties.

Healthe Developments

Top 10 Disruptors of 2020 for the Workers’ Comp Industry

Initial insights from Healthesystems’ annual industry survey.

Medmonitor

FDA Authorizes Two COVID-19 Vaccines, At-Home Test, More Treatments

Vaccine candidates from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna received EUAs, as did the first at-home test that delivers results in 30 minutes, and two treatments for the virus.

This Month's Must Read

The Patient Experience in Perspective: Applying Empathy to the Work Comp Claims Process

Navigating the workers’ comp process can be daunting for patients, and empathy can go a long way in improving outcomes.

Clinical Insights

IQVIA Reports on Telemedicine Trends and Opportunities

A new report explores how COVID-19 has impacted telemedicine, as well as opportunities for expansion.

Legislation & Policy

New York Prepares to Launch New Claim Portal

Stakeholders will soon experience a streamlined digital process for managing claims.

Healthe Developments

Dr. Robert Goldberg Discusses Congressional Marijuana Vote with WorkersCompensation.com

Healthesystems’ Chief Medical Officer comments on the U.S. House’s approval of marijuana decriminalization.

Medmonitor

FDA Approves Veklury for COVID-19, Issues EUA for Bamlanivimab

Veklury is approved for hospitalized patients, while bamlanivimab is being investigated in mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.

This Month's Must Read

Legalization and Decriminalization: Marijuana and More

Across the nation, not only is marijuana growing more accepted, but so are other drugs like psilocybin and MDMA.

Clinical Insights

COVID-19 Infection Risks and Mental Health Impact Among Grocery Workers

Direct customer exposure is associated with a five-fold risk of infection, while less social distancing in the workplace is tied to depression and anxiety.

Legislation & Policy

California Voters Keep Rideshare Drivers as Independent Contractors

The election saw passage of a measure to exempt rideshare drivers from employee status, impacting benefits and more.

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