...drug spend in the California workers’ comp system. For ongoing coverage of the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers' comp, visit the Healthesystems Advocacy & Compliance page for our weekly Regulatory...
The workers’ comp industry is facing an impending talent shortage, and as the Great Resignation takes a new and continued form as the Great Reshuffle, that problem has grown worse....
...complex claims Workers’ comp litigation New workplace safety challenges Comorbidities and poor worker health Insurance industry labor shortage Increasing regulation and expanding coverage requirements Outdated technology and insufficient technology support...
...workers’ comp insurance. Senate Bill 338 would require the provision of workers’ comp insurance coverage for the employees of building and construction contractors and subcontractors. House Bill 875 would require...
By Healthesystems Specialty drugs continue to comprise a growing portion of costs in workers’ comp – anywhere from 5-8% of total pharmacy spend, according to recent industry data. In fact,...
...more Operational and infrastructure priorities Medical management program priorities Injured worker recovery Claims complexities and management Technological advances And more Click here to take the Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey....
...work and in discomfort, pain, or worse, injured workers must navigate the often-complicated workers’ comp system that handles their care. If they don’t have enough guidance, figuring out this complex...
...of worker classification is crucial because employees are entitled to benefits such as workers’ comp, minimum wage, unemployment insurance, and more, while independent contractors are not. There has been much...
...allow the Department to utilize electronic communications, if the agency first provides recipients the option of receiving communications via a non-electronic method. The bill has unanimously passed both the House...
...industry responded to this survey. These stakeholders shared their opinions on: Industry disruptors Communication barriers Recovery barriers Visibility Warning signs COVID-19 challenges Technologies Claim complexities The 2021 Workers’ Comp Industry...
...programs administered by the Department of Labor (DOL), including programs administered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), such as Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) claims. The...
...the impact of comorbidities has been well documented, including findings that claims with comorbidities have medical costs that are double those of similar claims without a comorbidity diagnosis.3 Comorbidities and...
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...
