Category: Workers Comp

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Driving a More Personalized Claim Experience in a Digital World

As complex claims continue to impact workers’ comp, our new article in WorkCompWire addresses the need for early warnings and clinical guidance.

Regulatory Developments

Virginia Adopts Workplace Safety Standards for COVID-19

Standards are in place for PPE, social distancing, testing procedures, and more.

Medmonitor

FDA Approves Hulio for Rheumatoid Arthritis and More

Subcutaneous injections of the new biologic, adalimumab-fkjp, were approved for seven indications.

This Month's Must Read

A New Routine: The Growth of Complex Claims and How to Manage Them

Strategies for anticipating and mitigating complex claim risks.

Clinical Insights

American Medical Association Asks CDC to Revise Opioid Guidelines

The AMA suggests that prescription medications are no longer a significant factor in the opioid epidemic, and that opioid prescription limits should change.

Legislation & Policy

States Pass COVID-19 Liability Limitations

Arkansas and Louisiana enacted policies to protect businesses from civil liability stemming from COVID-19 exposure.

Industry Trends

WCRI Reports on Interstate Variation Trends in Drug Payments

Data from 28 states years found that NSAIDs and dermatological agents are seeing growth in spending.

Industry Trends

NCCI Issues Q2 Economics Briefing

An exploration of job loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Regulatory Developments

States Limit COVID-19 Liability

Could Arkansas and Louisiana start a trend?

Industry Trends

WCIRB Examines COVID-19’s Impact on California Comp

WCIRB analyzes historic data on economic cycles.

Regulatory Developments

States Move to Make COVID-19 Compensable

Arkansas and Illinois join in.

This Month's Must Read

Growing Pains: The Shift from Opioids to Other Pain Therapies

With opioid utilization decreasing, what concerns do other pain therapies pose?

Clinical Insights

WCRI Publishes Medical Price Index

With data from 36 states across 12 years, this report highlights the differences in prices paid for medical services across the nation.

Legislation & Policy

Washington Issues Guidelines on COVID-19 Masks for Workers

Occupations are divided into risk categories where each category must utilize appropriate face coverings, masks, or respirators.

COVID-19 Developments

Employee Stress and Mental Health When Returning to Work

The National Safety Council discusses managing employee anxiety stemming from COVID-19 when returning to work.

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