...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...
...too high may reduce potential savings and weaken the fee schedule’s cost-containment goals. The study compares state’s workers’ comp fee schedules to Medicare rates within those state. It also compares...
...This was done by comparing states’ workers’ comp fee schedules to Medicare rates within those states. It also compares fee schedule levels across states for professional services, which account for...
...program managers want better solutions to support front-line claims decisions Treating workers’ comp patients has become more complex. Comorbidities, psychosocial issues, and decreasing access to affordable care are impacting worker...
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 treatment of acute pain. The test is not intended to be used in patients being treated for chronic pain. The AvertD test is a prescription-use only genetic laboratory test...
With dozens of manufacturers providing various types of diagnostic tests for COVID-19, several companies have created serological (antibody) tests. Many manufacturers have received Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for tests they...
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for LabCorp’s COVID-19 RT-PCR test to permit testing of samples self-collected by patients at home using a special home collection kit. Headlines...
...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!...
...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...
...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...
...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...
