...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 created a host of problems in regulating medical marijuana use, which impacts workers’ compensation as some states require workers’ comp payers to reimburse medical marijuana on certain claims. WorkersCompensation.com...
...that straightforward decisions don’t compete with more complex ones for attention. In effective pharmacy workflows, automated rules are applied to check for claim validity, state rules, payer policy, formulary alignment,...
...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...
...responder in communications” which includes: Any individual currently or formerly certified by the Vermont Enhanced 911 Board as a 911 call taker Public safety dispatchers Public safety telecommunicators Emergency operators...
...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...
With four years having passed since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published their Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, the CDC recently opened up a comment period...
...injury or damages. However, this immunity does not extend to workers’ comp benefits. Executive Order 20-34 authorizes all licensed and certified healthcare providers to provide services in their normal course of...
...underserved communities. It also establishes licensing for manufacturing and distribution while preventing unauthorized use and interstate diversion. If enacted, the bill would take effect immediately. New Hampshire House Bill 528...
...the cap, the dispensing pharmacy must submit specific clinical rationale certified by the treating provider showing that the medication is reasonably required for adequate treatment of the injured worker and...
