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The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread impacts on our industry, lives and communities. We continue to collect and share as much information as possible related to the workers’ comp industry.
COVID-19 claim data was gathered in a survey to understand impacts to comp.
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This announcement impacts 31 antibody tests.
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Saliva samples collected at-home must be sent to the designated lab.
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Maximum medical improvement (MME) and impairment rating (IR) evaluations cannot be done remotely.
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The FDA allows emergency use in response to positive trials, but more research is needed.
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A new study explores patients’ use of health services, the impact on medicine use, research activity, and more.
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Many states expanded workers’ comp for COVID-19, but California casts a wider net.
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Lists of compiled information on telehealth, public notices, and more.
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April 21, 2020
Testing for COVID-19 antibodies is not a conclusive test for infection.
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April 21, 2020
This is NOT an at-home test. Samples collected at home must be sent to a LabCorp facility.
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April 20, 2020
$25 million each for essential worker and essential business support funds.
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Information on layoffs, shutdowns, access to care, and more.
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April 14, 2020
The FDA is working to expedite the delivery of diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
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Providers receive more time in light of system disruptions due to COVID-19
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Emergency rules expiring April 13th expanded indefinitely.
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April 10, 2020
A message from Healthesystems leadership.
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April 9, 2020
New developments with diagnostic testing and the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.
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These provisions expire May 8, 2020, but may be regularly renewed as necessary.
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Healthesystems’ AVP of Advocacy & Compliance discusses regulatory action related to COVID-19 with WorkCompWire.
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April 8, 2020
With mass gatherings discouraged or temporarily outlawed, many conferences have been canceled or converted to digital formats.
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With frontline workers at risk, states are expanding coverage to healthcare workers, first responders, and other frontline workers.
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March 30, 2020
The WCIRB is partnering with workers’ comp organizations across the country
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state issued a delay in adherence.
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March 27, 2020
Will disruptions in manufacturing result in drug shortages?
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March 19, 2020
FDA investigates claims that NSAID use could aggravate COVID-19 symptoms.
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March 18, 2020
COVID-19 drug trials are underway, but the pandemic is disrupting clinical testing.
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March 12, 2020
Cause Code 83 for Pandemic and Nature Code 83 for COVID-19 will impact future reporting for claims impacted by coronavirus.
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Healthesystems has created a developments webpage to track updates impacting workers’ comp.
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Several state workers’ comp programs are relaxing telehealth rules to promote social distancing.
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June 27, 2019
What do you see as the biggest challenge for your workers’ comp program in 2019 and beyond?
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June 26, 2019
What industry trend do you think will have the biggest impact on your workers’ comp program in the next year?
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June 25, 2019
Rank the below items in order of priority for your organization’s workers’ comp program.
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June 24, 2019
What workers’ comp program has your organization implemented that you’re finding the most success with?
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