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

Pain Management

Growing Pains: The Shift from Opioids to Other Pain Therapies

With opioid utilization decreasing, what concerns do other pain therapies pose?

Innovation

Live Better, Heal Better: Employee Wellness in Workers’ Comp

Strategies for addressing comorbidities, fatigue, and mental health to positively impact claims

Innovation

A New Routine: The Growth of Complex Claims and How to Manage Them

Potential causes and solutions for increasing claims complexity

Workers' Comprehensive

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

Industry Trends

NCCI Publishes Medical Cost Trends Report

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

Jun 2024

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.

Jun 2024

Legislation & Policy

New Jersey Proposes Worker Heat Protections, Continuing Recent Trend

As another state considers protections, WCRI publishes new data on heat’s impact on workplace accidents.

Jun 2024

Clinical Guidance

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

Clinical Insights

JAMA Study Questions the Effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

In a randomized clinical trial of 460 patients, researchers found the treatment to have similar impact on self-rated disability as standard wound dressing.

Jul 2018