The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) published Comorbidities and Recovery After Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain, a new report that examines the prevalence of self-reported comorbidities, assesses the association...
...pandemic? Support and communication from leadership. Regular town halls, internal social media platforms, employee e-bulletins, or other means of communication help employees understand current policies and expectations, while regular communication...
...issues, while also composing testimony and written commentary to deliver during public rulemaking procedures that have significant impact for our clients and industry. The Comp Laude Awards & Gala will...
...additional reimbursement to certified physicians treating workers’ comp patients. Improper application of these codes by payers led the Committee to issue corrective letters to four companies. The meeting concluded with...
...user-friendly. Stakeholders attending the meeting recommended: Adding filters and guidance to clarify Level I (foundational) vs. Level II (advanced) expertise Showing provider proximity to the home or employer Differentiating between...
...34 such tests receiving EUAs. Several COVID-19 tests are being utilized; some take days, hours, or minutes, but they employ different methods. An antibody test has recently been approved. However,...
...to the next level, as AI can spot trends that human brains have previously been unable to discover, leading to further efficiencies. On the extreme end, a Japanese life insurance company...
...Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), published in December 2024. The report comes on the heels of several other newsworthy items related to workers and extreme heat. According to Public Citizen, heat...
We Solve the Industry's Most Complex Challenges Healthcare is complex. So is workers’ comp. But that doesn’t mean managing workers’ comp medical services has to be hard. Healthesystems makes it...
The Oregon Workers' Compensation Division (WCD) will hold a hybrid Rulemaking Advisory Committee meeting on November 5th to discuss potential updates to key regulations. The meeting will cover annual fee...
...impact how organizations approach compliance, operational workflows, and safeguards related to AI-driven processes. Any last thoughts on AI and the future of workers’ compensation claims? Workers’ comp is a business...
