...has helped workers’ comp payers bring greater coordination, visibility, and performance management opportunities to ancillary care. And while technology and regulations in workers’ comp have evolved over the years, many...
...would let workers designate any Level I or Level II accredited physician as their treating doctor. In Kansas, both House Bill 2312 and Senate Bill 203 would allow patients their choice of physician, requiring...
...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...
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) published Comorbidities and Recovery After Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain, a new report that examines the prevalence of self-reported comorbidities, assesses the association...
The FDA granted marketing authorization for the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test. The test, authorized for use without a prescription, is for use by individuals experiencing respiratory symptoms...
By Healthesystems It’s no secret that chronic pain is an ongoing problem for injured workers. In our 2020 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey, workers’ comp stakeholders ranked chronic pain as...
...height of the Ebola outbreak when scientists explored which antivirals could help patients. Due to its status as an antiviral, initial tests were conducted to gauge remdesivir’s potential to treat...
...facing such increased risks can cause significantly higher stress levels. A study recently published by the Annals of Internal Medicine, COVID-19-Related Stress Symptoms Among Emergency Department Personnel, explores this in more detail....
...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...
...functional outcomes by payor type. The report found that psychosocial risks were common among workers’ comp patients with knee and shoulder injuries. Among shoulder patients, 46% reported high levels of...
...issues, while also composing testimony and written commentary to deliver during public rulemaking procedures that have significant impact for our clients and industry. The Comp Laude Awards & Gala will...
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) published Degenerative and Comorbid Conditions in Workers’ Compensation, a new study that examines the impact of comorbidities on workers' compensation claim outcomes. The...
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...
...written comments or request a public hearing by 5:00 p.m. CT on September 28, 2026. After the comment period, the commissioner will review the proposal before approving the final agenda....
