Category: Workers Comp

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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.

Legislation & Policy

Worker Heat Protections Continue to Make Waves

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed new rules, while other states introduce legislation.

Industry Trends

WCRI Publishes Behavioral Health Report for New York State

Behavioral health services represented 8% of total medical payments.

Healthe Developments

Workers’ Compensation PBMs: What They Do and What to Look For

Risk & Insurance magazine reviews the function and value of workers’ comp PBMs – including thoughts from Healthe leaders.

Healthe Developments

Prescribing Empathy: Weighing Patient Well-Being in Drug Therapy Trends

Healthe Clinical experts, Silvia Sacalis and Amanda Waltemath, will speak at the Montana Governor’s Conference on Workers’ Compensation.

Industry Trends

WCRI Reports on Drug Payment Trends

Dermatologicals made up the largest share of drug payments, with NSAIDs coming in second.

This Month's Must Read

Specialty Drugs to Watch in Workers’ Comp: Infusibles and Injectables

What is the place of these costly medications in workers’ comp?

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