Connecticut has advanced House Bill 6954, which would expand workers’ compensation eligibility for post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI). The bill adds a new qualifying event, allowing for coverage for workers who...
...the latest trends and developments in workers’ comp. Articles in the latest edition of RxInformer magazine cover: A look back at 15 years of change in the workers’ comp industry...
...#6518. Visit our booth to chat with experts about our latest strategies for managing pharmacy and ancillary activity within workers’ comp populations. You can also pick up a copy of...
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute published Impact of Recreational Marijuana Laws on Workers’ Compensation Benefits, a new study that examines how the adoption of state recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) impact...
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute published Impact of Recreational Marijuana Laws on Workers’ Compensation Benefits, a new study that examines how the adoption of state recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) impact workers’...
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) published Interstate Variation and Trends in Workers’ Compensation Drug Payments: 2018Q1 to 2021Q1 —A WCRI FlashReport, which provides a high-level view of changing costs...
...latest heat-related developments in workers’ comp. New Reports Bring New Insights Several new reports on workers and extreme heat were published in 2024, with each offering new insights. In May,...
...drug. The FDA encourages patients to talk with their health care provider or compounder about how to measure and administer the intended dose of compounded semaglutide. Many of the patients...
...it “remains to be seen” how the drug will work when taking into account comorbidities common in workers comp, drug interactions with other drugs patients may be taking, and other...
...Communities Study, an initiative with more than $350 million in funding that aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by 40% over three years in selected communities. A series of proven...
...of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, BS, PharmD. Learn about her passion for advocating on behalf of patients, what drives her, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3xoEzmw0tc Connect with Healthesystems on LinkedIn or Facebook to view more videos...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the American healthcare system, causing disruptions and driving rapid adaptations to care delivery. These developments are impacting workers’ comp in multiple...
...these conditions can bring additional complexity in managing the health and treatment of injured workers. Common Cardiovascular Conditions and Statistics Approximately 28.6 million adults in the U.S. – 9.9% of...
