...NCCI reported that at least 40 bills were in motion this year surrounding compensation for mental injuries, with more than 30 of those bills specifically mentioning PTSD, though states are...
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...
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...
...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....
...these medications being intended for short-term therapy. Committee members raised concerns that prolonged PPI use could contribute to preventable comorbidities and increase downstream medical costs if not appropriately managed. Although...
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...
...chronic symptoms resurface. Low Prevalence, High Impact in Workers’ Comp Among COVID claims in workers’ comp, Long COVID made up: 6% of COVID-19 claims across the nation, according to WCRI...
...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...
...following federal workers’ comp programs: The Division of Federal Employees Compensation (DFEC) The Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation (DCMWC) The Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) The...
...in workers’ comp present concerns for both their therapeutic appropriateness and cost. Let’s look at the different types of topical medications and their cost and efficacy considerations in workers’ comp....
...Comp The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that degenerative comorbid conditions are present in 18.7% of workers’ comp claims. This includes: Osteoarthritis, found in 9.7% of claims Spondylosis (with...
...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...
