...management of chronic pain. Cannabis products were categorized by THC-to-CBD ratio, (high, comparable, or low) and source (synthetic, extract or purified, or whole plant). Among the trials included in the...
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) released Formulary Implementations and Initial Impacts on Workers’ Compensation, a new report that investigates the impact of the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) formulary in...
...assessments are factored into rate calculations. Oregon’s biennial Premium Rate Ranking Report is a nationally respected benchmark that workers’ comp stakeholders use to comp system competitiveness and guide strategic planning....
Michigan House Bill 4440 was introduced, which would require the creation of an infectious disease worker safety commission to determine the best practices for employees during an emergency declared because...
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference (NWCDC) – the largest annual conference in the workers’ comp industry – will continue to offer digital...
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation published its annual Results & Accomplishments Report, highlighting 2023 claims data and medical spending trends. At 75 pages, there is a wide variety of...
...Opioids Polypharmacy Physician Dispensing Compounds Private-Label Topicals Med Monitor An up-to-date timeline of FDA drug approvals that impact workers’ comp. View Med Monitor Workers’ Comp Medication Guide A quick-reference guide...
The White House announced plans to make COVID-19 boosters available for all adults starting the week of September 20th. Boosters could only be administered eight months after an individual’s second...
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. workforce has experienced serious disruption, from the Great Resignation to Quiet Quitting, and evolving labor policy for gig workers. For the...
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) published a new set of reports that explore medical payment trends in 18 state workers’ comp systems, analyzing the impact of legislative and regulatory...
Business Insurance recently published an article on how diabetes can complicate workers’ comp claims and injured worker recovery. Diabetes can drastically alter the way a person heals and create complications...
