Category: Workers Comp

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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.

Healthe Developments

Healthesystems at NWCDC 2020

Join our VP of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, for a digital presentation on employing empathy within workers’ comp programs on December 9th!

Medmonitor

FDA Requires Boxed Warning Update for Benzodiazepines

Even at recommended doses, benzodiazepine use can lead to misuse, abuse, and addiction.

This Month's Must Read

3 Stakeholder Research Findings That Can Improve Patient Experience and Program Outcomes

User research indicates that patients face difficulty with the intake process, getting key claim information, and more.

Opioid Developments

Purdue, OxyContin Manufacturer, Loses Federal Case and Will Shut Down

The drug manufacturer is pleading guilty and paying out billions.

Legislation & Policy

California COVID-19 Report

COVID-19 claim data through October 5th has been captured and broken down by industry, age, region, and more.

Spotlight

Celebrating American Pharmacists Month

Learn how our pharmacists make a difference for injured worker patients, and what drives their hard work

Medmonitor

FDA Approves Two New Opioids

Olinvyk injections and Qdolo oral solution are approved for the management of acute pain.

This Month's Must Read

Side Effects: COVID-19-Related Healthcare and Pharmacy Trends

With the pandemic disrupting the healthcare system, how has workers’ comp been impacted?

Clinical Insights

WCRI Issues Report on Physical Therapy

Data from 26,000 claims finds that early physical therapy reduces costs and disability duration.

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