...by an average of 4.9 percent, according to a Bankrate report. At the same time, commercial insurance for rideshare companies is also increasing, and their coverage for hired and non-owned...
...for psychotherapy, neuropsychological testing, and psychological testing. The most commonly billed codes based on frequency were for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and psychological testing. On average, it took approximately five months...
...for psychotherapy, neuropsychological testing, and psychological testing. The most commonly billed codes based on frequency were for psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and psychological testing. On average, it took approximately five months...
California Assembly Bill 5 has been enacted into law, establishing a test to clarify if a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or an employee entitled to benefits such...
...and hazard communications in workplaces across the Commonwealth. These standards also require all employees be notified within 24 hours if a coworker tests positive for the virus. Employees who are...
...rideshare companies are misclassifying drivers as independent contractors instead of employees, utilizing the same “ABC” test used in California. The state sent out surveys to drivers over the last year,...
Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia whose leaves contain psychoactive (mind-altering) opioid compounds, has seen an increase in popularity within the U.S. over the last several years. A...
...(PHQ-9) – were used to measure for anxiety and depression, and COVID-19 tests were also conducted. Approximately 20% of retail grocery store workers (21 workers) tested positive for COVID-19, a...
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) has published the second in a three-part series of reports that examine low-volume, high-cost drugs in the California workers’ comp system. The report notes...
...complexity, limit competition, and impede access to care within the workers’ comp system. The potential risks associated with Senate Bill 789 could impact claim costs and injured workers' access to...
...including physicians who are aging and leaving the profession faster than they can be replaced. The combination may put pressure on workers’ comp healthcare quality and costs. Read full article...
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The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) published a new report that examines the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) within workers’ comp. The study aims to provide a common language...
...workers’ comp, certain workplace injuries can exacerbate preexisting migraine conditions, and it has also been suggested that traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a risk factor for migraines. However, compensable...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the American healthcare system, causing disruptions and driving rapid adaptations in how care is delivered. These developments are impacting workers’ comp...
