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Industry Insights

Healthesystems' clinicians, data analysts, compliance officers, and business leaders are at the forefront of the issues and events that affect the workers’ compensation and healthcare industries.

Drawing on their expertise and insights, Healthesystems produces and publishes a variety of educational resources that help workers' compensation professionals stay informed and gain a deeper understanding of:

New drugs and other pharmacological updates

Medical equipment and service developments

Population demographics

Regulatory and policy news

Business, industry, and cultural trends

Apr 2024

Triple Threat: Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Workers' Comp

RxInformer

Award-winning journal providing in-depth analysis on today’s most important topics

By the Numbers: 15 RxInformer Stats for 15 Years

Now that RxInformer is officially 15, we looked back at past issues to gather interesting stats about the magazine and how it’s produced.

Summer 2025

Burden of Proof: Unpacking Presumptions in Workers’ Comp

New presumptions in workers’ comp are making it easier for workers to qualify for benefits related to mental injury, including PTSD, as well as certain cancers and other conditions.

Summer 2025

Claim Complexities

Then and Now: 8 Reflections from 15 Years of RxInformer

The editorial staff looked back at past issues to understand what has changed – and what hasn’t

Summer 2025

Workers' Comprehensive

Monthly e-newsletter covering news stories relevant to workers’ compensation

Healthe Developments

The Emerging Role of AI in Workers’ Comp – and the Regulations Surrounding It

An expert Q&A with Sandy Shtab, VP of Industry and State Affairs, on AI in workers’ comp and the regulations surrounding it.

Jul 2025

This Month's Must Read

Pain Points: Chronic Pain and the Injured Worker

Consequences for injured workers and in the workplace, from absenteeism to higher healthcare costs, and more.

Jul 2025

Legislation & Policy

Nevada Enacts Workers’ Comp Formulary

The state will adopt the ODG Drug Formulary by July 1, 2027, with coverage of non-formulary drugs allowed through January 1, 2028.

Jul 2025

Clinical Guidance

“Clinical Minute” videos and other helpful resources from our clinical experts

Jeanette Connelly, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist at Healthesystems, discusses safety and cost concerns associated with physician dispensing practices in workers' compensation.

Physician Dispensing Concerns with Jeanette Connelly, PharmD

Tate Rice, Healthesystems Product Manager (Clinical) discusses clinical and cost concerns associated with Thermal Compression therapy.

Thermal Compression Therapy with Tate Rice, PT, DPT, MBA

Tate Rice, Healthesystems Product Manager (Clinical) discusses clinical and cost concerns associated with Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) therapy.

Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) Therapy with Tate Rice, PT, DPT, MBA

Tate Rice, Healthesystems Product Manager (Clinical), discusses clinical and cost concerns associated with Interferential Current (IFC) therapy.

Interferential Current (IFC) Therapy with Tate Rice, PT, DPT, MBA

Tate Rice, Healthesystems Product Manager (Clinical) discusses clinical and cost concerns associated with H-Wave therapy.

H-Wave Therapy with Tate Rice, PT, DPT, MBA

Britten Featherston, PharmD discusses how comorbidities and biologic changes impact a growing patient population.

Drug Concerns in Older Patients

Kim Blount, BS Pharm addresses how these non-FDA-approved products may not be effective – or safe.

Private-Label Topicals

Jeanette Connelly, PharmD explains how receiving medications directly from a doctor can bypass key pharmacy safeguards.

Physician Dispensing

Tate Rice, PT, DPT, describes how physical medicine is an important component of recovery from a work-related injury.

Importance of Physical Medicine

Tate Rice, PT, DPT, explains the difference between physical and occupational therapies.

Physical vs Occupational Therapy

Tate Rice, PT, DPT, explains why range of motion is an important physical therapy measure.

Range of Motion

Amanda Waltemath, PharmD, MPH clarifies some of the many risks tied to these popular pain medications.

Opioids & Pain Management

Clinical Insights

CWCI Publishes Report on Long-COVID

Long COVID cases made up 4.7% of COVID claims, totaling 6,000 claims, yet their medical payments totaled $105 million.

Jul 2025

Clinical Insights

JAMA Finds High Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Chronic Pain Patients

A systematic review of 376 studies comprising almost 350,000 people with chronic pain saw 40% prevalence rates for depression and anxiety.

Apr 2025

Clinical Insights

WCRI Publishes Study on Degenerative and Comorbid Conditions

Approximately 38.8% of claims had one or more comorbidities, based on an analysis of 930,000 claims with at least 7 days lost time across 32 states.

Apr 2025

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Whitepapers

Physician Dispensing Concerns in Workers’ Compensation

Clearing the Air: Marijuana Considerations for Workers’ Comp

Side Effects: COVID-19-Related Healthcare and Pharmacy Trends Impacting Workers' Comp

When Demand Exceeds Supply

Workers' Comp Property and Casualty PBM
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