...to figure out in the coming months and years, there is now a stronger likelihood that marijuana will make its way more into workers’ comp on some level or another....
...and opioid overdose. The study involved a population-based, county-level analysis that compared three sets of data. The first data set was industry marketing information pulled from the Centers for Medicare...
...or Moderna vaccine required to wait six months after completion of vaccination, and those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to wait two months after completion of vaccination. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sagent-pharmaceuticals-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-levetiracetam-injection-usp-due-lack...
...compensation. Violence that takes place outside the workplace, including domestic and community violence, can adversely affect overall health and job performance, lead to accidents, and impede recovery. TYPES OF VIOLENCE...
...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...
Hawaii House Bill 2164 was introduced, which would update the state’s definition of “compounded prescription drug,” and effectively impact the management of such drugs. According to the bill, the new...
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...
A Pennsylvania appellate court ruled that a distributor of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) does not qualify as a “healthcare provider” under the Workers’ Compensation Act and therefore cannot use the...
...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...
