...workers, postal workers, childcare workers, domestic violence shelter workers, and child advocacy workers. Missouri issued an emergency rule to cover first responders, while the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission issued an emergency ruling that...
...a fresh look at the issue. Case-by-Case Coverage in Workers’ Comp Obesity is a common co-morbidity for injured workers and can impede recovery from injury. It can also be an...
...before. State of the States Looking for state-specific policy updates? Visit our webpage for real-time state updates, an interactive map, and more insight from our Advocacy & Compliance team. www.healthesystems.com/advocacy-compliance...
Healthe’s Kristine Kennedy speaks with Risk and Insurance magazine about how digital communication tools and emerging technologies are changing the landscape of workers’ comp....
Massachusetts House Bill 2169 was introduced, which would require workers’ comp programs to reimburse medical marijuana provided to injured employees who are qualifying patients, or their personal caregiver, certified by...
...The ways economic stability affects worker health And more Stop by our booth to chat about the latest trends in workers’ comp, and don’t forget to enter our $500 raffle!...
...AI in healthcare that have the potential to positively impact workers’ comp include reliably accurate diagnostics, better informed clinical decision support, improved medication management, expanded remote care, and higher levels...
...Pharmacy considerations for claims with cardiovascular comorbidities An expert Q&A on cybersecurity threats in workers’ comp Population considerations for Gen Z workers Drug classes driving pharmacy spend in workers’ comp...
...control licenses for commercial cultivators, manufacturers, testing facilities, and more. A 15% sales tax on marijuana sales will be imposed. It is no secret that support for medical marijuana is...
...right to use marijuana. Nevada Assembly Bill No. 132 was signed into law earlier this June, prohibiting the denial of employment over the presence of marijuana in a drug screening test...
...for reporting an injury Stigma around workers’ comp patients across various stakeholders Plans for self-care Lack of direction from employers and insurers Approximately 25% of patients faced complications with receiving...
...tablets. Meanwhile Lannett Company, Inc. is recalling ranitidine syrup for similar impurities of NDMA, as is American Health Packaging. Furthermore, the FDA is now advising other companies to recall their ranitidine if testing shows levels...
...following federal workers’ comp programs: The Division of Federal Employees Compensation (DFEC) The Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation (DCMWC) The Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) The...
...in workers’ comp present concerns for both their therapeutic appropriateness and cost. Let’s look at the different types of topical medications and their cost and efficacy considerations in workers’ comp....
The FDA issued an alert to providers, compounders, and patients of dosing errors associated with compounded injectable semaglutide products, due to reports of adverse events, some requiring hospitalization, that may...
