...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...
On June 27th, Healthesystems attended the Alaska Medical Services Review Committee (MSRC) meeting to gather insights on potential updates to the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule. The Committee is considering...
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...
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently published a new report titled The Timing of Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain: Does It Matter in Workers’ Compensation? With an increasing number...
...are workers’ compensation experts who understand the unique issues, complexities, and challenges of the industry: 100% of business dedicated to workers’ comp Over 200 years of workers’ comp/healthcare executive team experience 250+ articles...
...pressure, stroke, or diabetes. Considering that workers’ comp claims with a comorbid diagnosis nearly tripled from 2000 to 2009, and that claims with comorbidities can have twice the medical cost of other...
...compromised immune systems do not always build the same level of immunity compared to people who are not immunocompromised. People who are immunocompromised in a manner similar to those who...
...includes frequency and severity results – both adjusted and not adjusted to a common wage level. This report helps provide a comprehensive view of the evolving workers’ comp landscape, including...
...may now choose any Level I or II accredited physician licensed under the Colorado Medical Practice Act. Employers will no longer provide a list or direct care. Furthermore, employers must...
...to expand workers’ comp coverage for PTSD to first responders, but these proposed rules are perhaps the first to dictate how workers’ comp professionals must manage the care of PTSD for...
...having potential for abuse because of its ability to bind to opioid receptors. The FDA found that 7-OH compounds typically only makes up a 1.6%-2% constituent of kratom leaves, and...
...COVID-19 pandemic, and increasing anxiety around climate change – all of these factors compound the normal stressors of life and have led to greater levels of mental illness. Continue reading...
...clinical guidance when and where it’s needed Intuitive dashboard view with simple step-by-step workflows "The Healthesystems user interface is comprehensive and easy to navigate." - Workers' comp medical program leader...
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) introduced a new series of industry-level trend analyses using NAICS codes to examine premium share, frequency, and employment levels. These new drill-down reports...
...exacerbate preexisting migraine conditions, making migraine medications a growing component of workers’ comp drug therapy. The FDA’s approval for Atzumi is based on two clinical studies; a Phase 1 PK...
