...(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...
...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...
Healthesystems participated in the October 8th listening sessions hosted by the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation (DoWC), held to gather feedback on the implementation of House Bill 1300 (2025). House...
...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...
...and safe drug therapies – and provide better outcomes for all. The Complexities of Formulary Management It’s no secret that formulary management, at its very core, is complex. At the...
...order, the following provisions must be met: HHS will announce a new model to test payment mechanisms to ensure that rural healthcare providers are able to provide the necessary level...
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) released its latest Labor Market Insights report, outlining labor market trends and their impact on workers’ comp. According to the report, the labor...
