...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,...
...skin, brain, kidney, blood, thyroid, testicular, prostate, or lymphatic, ovarian, breast, or non-HPV cervical cancer. If enacted, this bill would apply to cancers diagnosed on or after January 1, 2026....
...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...
...workers’ comp insurance, and this complex environment makes it challenging to maintain an efficient flow of communication. Important pieces of information can be lost in the gaps between silos, causing...
The bill would create new regulations and establish an Advisory Committee to oversee compliance, authorizing penalties of fines or license revocation....
...Other medications in development have reached Phase 3 clinical trials. With COVID-19 cases sometimes falling under workers’ comp, it is important to keep track of these developments. Paxlovid from Pfizer...
...what specific social determinants have the greatest impact on care, and which can be best utilized in workers’ comp, but this report offers five steps to approach healthcare from a...
...additional testing or referrals recommended during these exams. The medical advisor may adjust the Audit Plan based on feedback received, with any proposed changes requiring approval from the commissioner of...
A new study was published in the scientific journal Neuron, which tested if the psychedelic compound DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) could reduce anxiety in mice by altering brain activity. The study injected...
