...could lessen the impact of the opioid epidemic. While this proposal is still being reviewed, WorkCompCentral, an online news service focused on workers’ comp, published an article that explored this issue. The article...
...withdrawal symptoms, it may not completely prevent them and is only approved for treatment for up to 14 days. The following language is extracted from the Lucemyra product label: Lucemyra...
Indicated for the short term management of mild to moderate acute pain, and the management of moderate to severe pain as an adjunct to opioid analgesics, this drug is now...
Potential causes and solutions for increasing claims complexity...
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...
...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...
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...
