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5 Tips to Help Workers’ Comp Payers Optimize IT Resources

The insurance sector is experiencing an IT talent shortage. How can workers’ comp payers optimize the IT resources they already have?
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Things Change: The Growing Diversity of Pharmacy Cost Drivers

Smaller, more niche drug trends across different populations and geographies
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2023 Industry Insights Survey Report

We surveyed 500+ workers’ comp professionals on the biggest industry disruptors and priorities
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2020 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey

Healthesystems collaborated with Risk & Insurance to survey 669 workers’ comp professionals on top trends and challenges.

Mar 2020


JAMA Compares Effectiveness of Treatment Pathways for Opioid Use Disorder

A study of 41,000 adults finds that only treatment with buprenorphine or methadone reduced risk of overdose.

Mar 2020


Embracing Telehealth in Reaction to COVID-19

Several state workers’ comp programs are relaxing telehealth rules to promote social distancing.

Mar 2020


Sandy Shtab Featured in IAIABC Member Spotlight

Healthesystems’ AVP of Advocacy & Compliance discusses industry challenges, special initiatives, and more in a video spotlight.

Mar 2020


FDA Approves Diazepam Nasal Spray and Fast Tracks New Drug for Spinal Cord Injury

A new seizure drug has been approved, and a nerve growth drug advances in clinical trials.

Feb 2020


4 Regulatory Trends to Watch Out for in 2020

What will 2020 hold for marijuana acceptance, employee misclassification, formularies, and AI?

Feb 2020


WCIRB Publishes Physical Medicine Report

An analysis of 1.5 million claims found early physical therapy lowers odds of opioid use by 14%.

Feb 2020


Marijuana Bills Could Create Protections for Employment Discrimination

Testing positive for marijuana use could one day no longer prohibit employment.

Feb 2020


An Opioid Snapshot for 2020

With a flurry of opioid developments lately, what does the big picture look like?

Feb 2020


Three Drug Approvals and a Safety Warning

Migraine, arthritis, and insomnia drug approvals, and a gabapentinoids safety warning.

Jan 2020


Psilocybin for Mental Health Disorders?

Does the active ingredient in magic mushrooms have a future in mental health?

Jan 2020


MDMA Gains Steam for PTSD Treatment

Phase 3 studies are underway, and current research sees potential for MDMA in psychotherapy.

Jan 2020


Lavender Administration Shows Promise for Anxiety

A recent meta-analysis of over 100 trials and studies found lavender to significantly reduce anxiety levels.

Jan 2020


Keeping an Eye Out for CBD

With CBD products widely available and advertised for so many ailments, claimants could be using CBD without insurers knowing.

Jan 2020


New Drug Developments Impacting Comp

A biosimilar to Humira is approved, the FDA Fast Tracks a PTSD drug, and more.

Dec 2019


Questioning Costs: A Field Guide to Fee Schedules

Understand how prices are set for medical equipment and services, and how to scrutinize those costs.

Dec 2019


How Declining Opioid Use Impacts Claims and Outcomes

According to the CWCI, reduced opioid utilization from 2010-2017 saved $6.5 billion in California comp costs.

Dec 2019


Minnesota Proposes PTSD Treatment Guidelines

Beyond compensability, Minnesota considers rules for evaluation, treatment planning, acceptable psychotherapies, and more.

Dec 2019


Healthe in the Media

Workers’ comp publications cover Healthesystems content surrounding aging physicians, successful return-to-work programs, and more.

Dec 2019


Recalls Impacting Workers’ Comp

A previous gastrointestinal drug recall expands, while a new recall for an anxiety drug is issued.

Nov 2019


Rehabilitating Your Rehab Program: Better Metrics for Physical Medicine

How more dynamic data can illuminate program performance to empower care delivery

Nov 2019


HHS Publishes Opioid Tapering and Discontinuation Guideline

The guideline covers a wide range of relevant topics, including pain, dosing, dangerous co-prescribing, comorbidities, and more.

Nov 2019


More States Scrutinize Gig Economy Classifications

Shortly after California made strides on employee classification for gig economy jobs, New Jersey and New York have taken action.

Nov 2019


The Economic Impact of Non-Medical Opioid Use

The Society of Actuaries published a report that claims the economic burden of the opioid epidemic was $631 billion from 2015-2018.

Nov 2019


By the Numbers

A collection of workers’ compensation facts and figures

Winter 2019/2020


State of the States

A roundup of regulatory activity around the country

Winter 2019/2020


Rehabilitating Your Rehab Program

How more dynamic data can illuminate program performance, empowering decisions for better outcomes

Winter 2019/2020


Better Care = Lower Costs

Ten tips that can help claims professionals keep patients safe and prevent costly complications

Winter 2019/2020


When Demand Exceeds Supply: Older Patients and Fewer Physicians in Workers' Comp

The looming physician shortage and how to meet the challenge in workers' comp

Winter 2019/2020


Questioning Costs: A Field Guide to Fee Schedules

Understanding how prices are set for medical equipment and services, and how to scrutinize those costs

Winter 2019/2020

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