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February 20, 2024
2024 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey Report

...challenges, and priorities of the workers’ comp industry. Approximately 500 respondents completed the survey, representing a wide range of stakeholders and industries, both in-person at the National Comp conference and...

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January 12, 2022
4 Ways to Manage Medical Supply Chain Disruption in Workers’ Comp

With the healthcare supply chain experiencing a multitude of disruptions, delays, shortages, and other concerns, an undeniable impact has been made on the delivery of workers’ comp products and services,...

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November 16, 2023
FDA Approves New Formulation of Combogesic

...adjunct to opioid analgesics. Combogesic should be limited to five days of use or less. Combogesic features similar warnings that respectively come with acetaminophen and ibuprofen products. Acetaminophen can be...

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February 13, 2023
2023 Workers’ Comp Industry Insight Survey Report

...trends, challenges, and priorities of the workers’ comp industry. This survey was completed by more than 500 respondents representing a wide range of stakeholders, both in-person at the National Comp...

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October 30, 2023
7 Potential Applications for Artificial Intelligence in Workers’ Comp Medical Programs

...of personalization and efficiency. The impact of these, either individually or in combination, could be life changing for injured workers and a game changer for workers’ comp payers. In addition...

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March 24, 2022
Five Things to Know About Workers’ Compensation Pharmacy Services

...the differences between workers’ comp and group health PBMs and the specific value that workers’ comp PBMs bring to the table. Sandy Shtab was one of three panelists, joining Sean...

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February 17, 2023
PTSD Legislation to Make Waves in 2023

After a slowdown in activity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that legislative activity surrounding the compensability for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions among first responder...

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February 18, 2024
Ten Psychedelic Bills Introduced Across State Legislatures

The days of psychedelic drugs – psychoactive substances that produce changes in perception, mood, and cognitive processes – being considered recreational substances may soon end. Ongoing clinical research has shown...

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May 18, 2023
Washington State Bans Pre-Employment Cannabis Screening

...this bill was written to prevent discrimination against lawful marijuana use that takes place outside of work hours. Employers may still employ policies allowing for a drug-free workplace. This law...

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August 22, 2022
Federal Bill Could Settle Worker Classification Debate for Gig Workers

...is known that such agreements would include on-demand, app-based work, including individuals working for companies such as Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, GrubHub, Instacart, and more. However, the gig economy doesn’t just...

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