...a deeper look at workers’ comp litigation, including tips to reduce litigation in workers’ comp claims, read our RxInformer magazine article, Concerning Counsel: A Look at Litigation 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...
...56% of industry stakeholders are concerned about increasingly complex claims Care Complexities Treating workers’ comp patients has become more complex. Comorbidities and psychosocial concerns are impacting worker health. A...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...are at a significantly higher likelihood to develop chronic conditions that can lead to more complex workers’ comp claims, as claims with comorbidities require additional care, medications, and costs. To...
Louisiana Senate Bill 213 was introduced, proposing a workers’ comp medical fee schedule. The bill requires the Office of Workers' Compensation Administration to update the schedule biennially, utilizing RVUs from...