Category: Workers Comp

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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?

Clinical Insights

Massachusetts Publishes Study on Opioid Overdose Deaths

Approximately 741 injured workers died of opioid overdose deaths in Massachusetts.

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Marijuana Developments

New Jersey Proposes Expansion to Medical Marijuana Law

A new bill would give providers more discretion in what medical conditions could qualify a patient for medical cannabis.

Psychedelic Developments

California Proposes Psychedelics Pilot Program

Five treatment centers would offer psychedelic therapy for veterans and former first responders.

Healthe Developments

Healthesystems at WCI 2024

Adjusters Assemble! Visit Healthe at Booth #921 to learn how we reduce day-to-day burdens for claims professionals.

Industry Trends

NCCI Publishes Medical Cost Trends Report

Notable trends include a decrease in opioid utilization, generic substitution for Lyrica, and increased topical spend.

This Month's Must Read

Child Labor Laws are Changing: How Could This Impact Workers’ Comp?

An increase in the teen workforce could impact workplace injury and claims management.

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