Category: Workers Comp

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California Bans Pre-Employment Marijuana Screening

Similar to a Washington law passed earlier this year, employees are not permitted to possess, to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.

Psychedelic Developments

FDA Warns of Risks with Compounded Ketamine Products

The ketamine molecule is not FDA-approved in any formulation for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Healthe Developments

Healthe Leaders in the Media

Tate Rice and Silvia Sacalis share their respective expertise on key issues in physical therapy and pharmacy management.

Medmonitor

New Depression Product and Diabetes Generic Approvals

Exuua was approved for major depressive disorder, while two diabetes medications receive generic approvals.

This Month's Must Read

The Real Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Workers’ Comp

Potential applications, benefits, pitfalls, questions, and the matter of regulation.

Clinical Insights

Biomarkers in the Blood Could Lead to a Long COVID Test

After studying 273 blood samples, researchers could detect long COVID with 96% accuracy.

Legislation & Policy

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.

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