To listen to a discussion of this topic via podcast, head on over to The Comp Pod with Andy and Ivy. Under most state workers’ compensation laws, “ordinary diseases of...
...violence through the adoption of workplace programs and plans. For ongoing coverage of the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers' comp, visit the Healthesystems Advocacy & Compliance page for...
...testing has seen increases in marijuana use. Quest Diagnostics, an organization that manages millions of workplace drug tests for employers, issued a new report in June that analyzed over 9...
Quest Diagnostics, an organization that manages millions of workplace drug tests for employers, released initial findings from their 2022 Drug Testing Index, which is based on over 11 million urine,...
...two ingredients used in compound prescriptions. According to the DOJ, Medisca acquired resveratrol from manufacturers for approximately $0.37 per gram, then repackaged and sold it for under $2.00 per gram....
With the healthcare supply chain experiencing a multitude of disruptions, delays, shortages, and other concerns, an undeniable impact has been made on the delivery of workers’ comp products and services,...
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) published a new report on Adverse Weather and Workers’ Compensation Claims, analyzing NCCI data from 35 states from 2001-2022 to examine the link...
...adjunct to opioid analgesics. Combogesic should be limited to five days of use or less. Combogesic features similar warnings that respectively come with acetaminophen and ibuprofen products. Acetaminophen can be...
...as a valuable platform to gain insight into the clinical rationale behind the committee’s recommended formulary changes. These meetings offer the opportunity to engage with committee members and stay informed...
...has been introduced, which would limit the presumptions only to first responders, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency dispatchers, and other persons certified to provide medical care...
New York has pre-filed Senate Bill 495, which proposes legalizing medical psilocybin use under strict conditions. Administration would occur in clinical settings or at home under certified facilitators, who must...
...to workers’ comp benefits. Executive Order 20-34 authorizes all licensed and certified healthcare providers to provide services in their normal course of business operations for the purpose of diagnosis, treating,...
After a slowdown in activity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that legislative activity surrounding the compensability for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions among first responder...
Massachusetts could soon take action on the regulation of psychedelic therapy, with a recently certified a ballot initiative for voters and a newly introduced bill for legislative consideration. Voters will...
...Bill 755 now limits coverage to police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency dispatchers, and other certified emergency medical personnel. The law also redefines qualifying conditions, covering only mental...
