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This edition of RxInformer celebrates 15 years of publication, taking a look back at industry changes, while also keeping our eyes forward on topics such as litigation, migraine drug trends, presumptions, and more.
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Summer 2024

Growing Pains: Key Pharmacy Considerations for Pain Management in Young Workers

Drugs regularly used to manage pain in adult populations may carry greater risks for teens
Summer 2024

Child Labor Laws Are Changing: How Could This Impact Workers’ Comp?

An increase in the teen workforce could impact workplace injury and claims management
Summer 2024

Weighing the Options: Keeping Track of New Obesity Drugs

Comorbid obesity can complicate recovery, and new drugs create new pharmacy considerations.
Summer 2024

Removing Barriers to Recovery: A Primer on Psychosocial Treatments for Injured Workers

Psychosocial factors impacting injured workers’ mental and behavioral health can be a barrier to recovery. But addressing any concerns early with the appropriate psychosocial treatments can positively affect a claim and health outcomes.
Summer 2024

Extreme Weather: How Climate Change Impacts Workers and Workers’ Compensation

While everyone is affected by climate change, it’s often those on the front lines who feel it the most – those who work outdoors, in hot indoor environments, or in emergency response.
Summer 2024

State of the Nation

A roundup of regulatory activity around the country
Winter 2023/2024

The Mind-Body Connection: Exploring the Relationship Between Injury and Mental Health

Physical injuries are often accompanied by mental health disorders such as depression, increasing workers’ comp claim costs and delaying recovery
Winter 2023/2024

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

Potential applications, benefits, pitfalls, questions, and the matter of regulation
Winter 2023/2024

Changing Minds? Unlocking the Potential of Psychedelics in Mental Health Therapy

Explore the growing interest in research around psychedelic substances for medical applications related to workers' comp populations, including but not limited to: psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA
Winter 2023/2024

Beyond Opioids: Drugs of Concern in Workers’ Compensation

As opioid utilization decreases, other pharmacy trends bear watching
Winter 2023/2024

Ask a Clinician: What Do I Need to Know About DME Trends?

Healthesystems clinicians tackle questions about Durable Medical Equipment (DME) trends
Winter 2023/2024

State of States

A roundup of regulatory activity around the country
Summer 2023

Risky Business: Evolving Risks Across Workers’ Comp

A message from the Chief Executive Officer
Summer 2023

More than Skin-Deep: Untangling Topical Drug Classes and Costs

A breakdown of the diverse subcategories comprising dermatologicals prescribing and spend
Summer 2023

Unpredictable Costs: How Will Healthcare Price Inflation Impact Workers’ Comp?

Prices are rising for some healthcare products and services that will likely impact workers' compensation medical care
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Since 2010, the semi-annual RxInformer clinical journal has been a trusted source of timely information and guidance for workers’ comp payers on how best to manage the care of injured worker claimants and plan for the challenges that lay ahead. The publication is an important part of Healthesystems’ proactive approach to advocating for quality care of injured workers while managing the costs associated with treatment.