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...
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...or insufficiently individualized decisions, particularly in health and workers’ compensation cases. Committee amendments removed the term “algorithm” to clarify that the bill targets claim decision-making rather than underwriting or general...
...in these states even market aggressively to specific occupation types, like first responders. The Injured Worker’s Role in Their Care Patients as a stakeholder hold the greatest individual level of...
