Category: Workers Comp

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FDA Considers Policy Changes for GLP-1 Compounds

Tirzepatide was no longer considered in shortage, removing compounding privileges, until litigation remanded the decision.

This Month's Must Read

Expert Q&A: Cybersecurity Tactics in Workers’ Compensation

Healthes’ AVP of Information Security, Tony Brown, discusses how cyber threats affect workers’ comp organizations.

Opioid Developments

New Opioid Prescribing and Abuse Data

NCCI hosted a recent webinar on opioid utilization, while Fair Health published a new Opioid Tracker tool to monitor state opioid data.

Industry Trends

Dermatologicals Continue to See Increases in Utilization

WCRI reports for Delaware and Philadelphia reported increases, matching patterns seen previously in other states.

Legislation & Policy

New York Allows Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants to Treat Injured Workers

These assistants must be under the supervision of a board-authorized provider.

Healthe Developments

Thought Leadership from Healthesystems

A new issue of RxInformer magazine, plus Leaders Speak posts in WorkCompWire, featuring Sandy Shtab and Silvia Sacalis.

Medmonitor

FDA Approves Zurnai and Neffy

This Month's Must Read

Removing Barriers to Recovery: A Primer on Psychosocial Treatments for Injured Workers

The benefits of different screening strategies and therapeutic interventions.

Legislation & Policy

Congress Urges USPS to Adopt Department of Labor’s Proposed Heat Protections

The push comes after a letter carrier died after working without air conditioning in 95° weather.

Psychedelic Developments

FDA Rejects MDMA for PTSD – Clinical Research to Continue for Psychedelics

The FDA requested additional trial data, with researchers eager to continue psychedelic trials.

Industry Trends

WCRI Reports on Factors Associated with High-Cost Claims

High-cost claims are defined as the top 5% of medical payments within 36 months of injury.

Healthe Developments

In Person, In Print, and On Stage: Connect with Healthe at National Comp 2024!

Stop by our educational session or visit our booth for the latest issue of RxInformer magazine.

Blog Workers Comp

A Weighty Matter: Obesity and Workers’ Compensation

Obesity has many implications for injured workers, from being a catalyst for injuries to increasing healthcare costs and lengthening time away from work.

Medmonitor

Recalls and Alerts Impacting Workers’ Comp

The FDA issued notices for certain migraine, acetaminophen, clonazepam, and semaglutide products.

Legislation & Policy

Weighing the Options: Keeping Track of New Obesity Drugs

Comorbid obesity can complicate recovery, and new drugs create new pharmacy considerations.

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