The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) proposed updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS). The updates would incorporate evidence-based revisions to the Chronic Pain Guidelines (Section 9792.24.2) and...
...of opioids and is the standard treatment for opioid overdose. As opioid pain medications are commonly used in workers’ comp and come with risk of overdose even when used properly,...
...may occur earlier or later. A physical examination, laboratory blood tests, and other evaluations are used to diagnose DRESS. As a result, the FDA is requiring drug manufacturers add warnings...
...2023 and has seen several amendments over the last year, the latest occurring in late June. The bill originally received a 40-0 vote of approval in the California Senate, and...
Vi-Jon, LLC has issued a nationwide voluntary recall for all lots of magnesium citrate saline laxative oral solution lemon flavor, 10 FL Oz (296 mL) due to microbial testing that...
...put permanent legislation into place allowing injured workers who contract a communicable disease in the workplace to file a workers’ compensation claim. Continue reading the article in full at RxInformer....
...products 20% used Delta-8 products* *The main psychoactive compound that gets marijuana users high, commonly known as THC, is actually more scientifically known as Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – one specific THC...
...seen limited utilization in workers’ comp, they are more common amongst firefighter populations. According to NCCI, of the 38 jurisdictions they monitor, 19 offer presumptive coverage for heart and vascular...
...in patients with pancreatis, risk factors for heart failure, and arthralgia (joint pain). For ongoing coverage of the latest drug approvals and alerts impacting workers’ comp, visit Med Monitor online....
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) adopted long-awaited Pharmaceutical Fee Schedule rules, introducing major changes to pharmaceutical billing and reimbursement. Key updates include: Replacing AWP with a new pricing...
...presumptions. As part of the recently enacted state budget bill, Connecticut approved a new workers’ comp presumption for firefighters with cancer diagnoses that are a result of their hazardous occupation,...
...known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction and at increased risk of recurrent obstruction. For ongoing coverage of the latest drug approvals and alerts impacting workers’ comp, visit Med Monitor online....
...Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) released the latest edition of their “Accidentally” monthly podcast – which shares insights, ideas, and information on workers’ comp issues – featuring Sandy Shtab, Healthe’s AVP of...
...clinical trials of IV-administered Korsuva showed significant pain reduction compared to placebo, along with a significant reduction in nausea and vomiting. The randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial included 444 patients undergoing abdominal...
