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...
...recaps key points of the presentation and delivers valuable insights into comorbidities common in workers’ comp, how they impact comp, pharmaceutical concerns, and more, check out our latest blog...
...user-friendly. Stakeholders attending the meeting recommended: Adding filters and guidance to clarify Level I (foundational) vs. Level II (advanced) expertise Showing provider proximity to the home or employer Differentiating between...
...Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), published in December 2024. The report comes on the heels of several other newsworthy items related to workers and extreme heat. According to Public Citizen, heat...
...with over 380 developers in the hope of granting EUAs for diagnostic tests to detect COVID-19, with 50 such tests receiving EUAs. Several COVID-19 tests are being utilized; some take days,...
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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...
...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...
...34 such tests receiving EUAs. Several COVID-19 tests are being utilized; some take days, hours, or minutes, but they employ different methods. An antibody test has recently been approved. However,...
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently published “Braking” New Ground: Autonomous Vehicles & Workers’ Compensation, exploring how self-driving cars could impact workers’ comp in the near future. Citing data...
...with ACOEM guidance and post-surgical use. The Committee retained the non-exempt status while recommending an extension of the perioperative allowance from 4 days to 14 days. The Committee approved removing...
By Healthesystems Specialty drugs continue to comprise a growing portion of costs in workers’ comp – anywhere from 5-8% of total pharmacy spend, according to recent industry data. In fact,...
...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...
