...medication therapy and compliance with state requirements. For ongoing coverage of the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers' comp, visit the Healthesystems Advocacy & Compliance page for our weekly Regulatory Recap....
...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...
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) published a new brief that explores the potential impacts of the 2025 shutdown on the economy and on workers’ compensation. Comparing government shutdowns...
...levels. The study will also assess participants’ levels of depression before and after treatment, tolerability of side effects, and overall patient-reported depression. The trial will be conducted in a safe,...
...patches $240 cap for compounded topical preparations Non-topical compoundswould require documented medical necessity, FDA-approved ingredient combinations, ingredient-level billing, and reimbursement based on the lowest available generic NDC. PharmacyNCCI Publishes Industry Trends Report
...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...
...percentage of the decedent’s average monthly wage. Benefit levels vary based on family composition, including higher payments for single surviving children. For payers managing first responder claims, laws such as...
...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 California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) published a new bulletin that explores how COVID-19 drove recent volatility in workplace injury and illness trends. Recent results from California’s Survey of Occupational...
