Category: Workers Comp

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California Enacts Skin Cancer Presumptions for First Responder and Other Occupations

This law also includes lifeguards, and certain employees in the Departments of Fish and Wildlife and Parks and Recreation.

Industry Trends

WCRI Reports on Changes in the Workforce

New insights into how economic and demographic changes have influenced the workers’ comp system.

Healthe Developments

Harnessing the Injured Worker’s Influence on Claims Outcomes

Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, will co-present this educational session at Florida PRIMA 2023.

Clinical Insights

New National Substance Abuse Report

Binge drinking reached a historic high for adults aged 35-50 in 2022.

This Month's Must Read

Changing Minds? Unlocking the Potential of Psychedelics in Mental Health Therapy

Clinical research indicates the potential for strong mental health applications.

Legislation & Policy

Connecticut Enacts Cancer Presumption for Firefighters

Enacted as part of the state’s budget bill, this new regulation comes with stipulations and exclusions.

COVID-19 Developments

WCRI Publishes Long COVID Report

The likelihood of long COVID, claims costs, and claim duration all increased with the severity of acute COVID-19.

Opioid Developments

CDC Awards $279M to 49 States for Overdose Prevention

These funds will help states and communities respond more quickly, effectively, and equitably to prevent overdose death and injury.

Healthe Developments

Healthe Leaders in the Media

Kristine Kennedy discusses attributes of effective technology for managed care programs, Silvia Sacalis examines post-opioid epidemic medical trends, and Sandy Shtab speaks on marijuana.

Medmonitor

Tornado Damages Pfizer Pharmaceutical Plant, Drug Shortages May Follow

As other Pfizer plants shift gears to make up for this damage, overall drug manufacturing may slow in some areas.

This Month's Must Read

3 Ways the Digital Experience Can Drive Meaningful Engagement for Injured Workers

Helpful tips for addressing injured worker unfamiliarity with workers’ comp.

Clinical Insights

Utilization of Opioid Use Disorder Medications

According to JAMA, only 22% of OUD patients received medication-assisted therapy.

Legislation & Policy

Missouri Enacts PTSD Presumption for First Responders

The national trend continues, in this case with qualifying events and the inclusion of 911 dispatchers.

Opioid Developments

FDA Approves Second OTC Naloxone Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose

RiVive will soon be available without a prescription for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.

Healthe Developments

Connect with Healthe at National Comp 2023!

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

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