Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) is an unfortunate fact of life for workers’ compensation payers who must contend with a variety of issues that drive up costs, compromise care for...
...Compensation Commission (IWCC) posted a notice temporarily adopting CPT codes eligible for a telehealth modifier, expanding the range of codes that can be rendered via telecommunications. Connecticut, which previously issued...
...challenges, and priorities of the workers’ comp industry. Approximately 500 respondents completed the survey, representing a wide range of stakeholders and industries, both in-person at the National Comp conference and...
...trends, challenges, and priorities of the workers’ comp industry. This survey was completed by more than 500 respondents representing a wide range of stakeholders, both in-person at the National Comp...
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has released a series of reports addressing the impact that rising inflation and subsequent shifts to workforce dynamics have had on workers’ comp....
...device-enabled communication can augment it by providing more touchpoints in the workers’ comp journey, allowing injured workers to engage in their care by communicating directly with claims teams. This digital...
...comp claim populations are due to a combination of factors and efforts at federal, state, and individual program levels championed by workers’ compensation payers and PBMs. As we have seen...
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...hypertension is a common comorbidity in workers’ comp claims, managing hypertension can benefit claims outcomes Tazorac® (tazarotene) gel for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis. Physical overexertion can trigger pre-existing...
The FDA has announced steps to promote the development of brain-computer interface technologies (BCI), going so far as to issue draft guidance that provide thoughts on clinical and non-clinical testing for software, biocompatibility,...
...provide superior reduction in pain for patients in either clinical trial when compared with hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen tablets (HB/APAP) – a common opioid-acetaminophen combination. How Safe Is It? Based on the...
...comp, and as a new brand drug may incur higher costs when generic medications are readily available. According to the FDA-approved drug label, Combogesic features similar warnings that respectively come...
The FDA has recently issued two separate communications regarding semaglutide – a drug gaining strong popularity for weight loss – noting concerns with compounded semaglutide, as well as reports of...
...lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby and possible complications. NSAIDs are commonly used to relieve pain, and they are regularly used in workers’ comp. Common...
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...
