...specific details of the HHS’ recommendation were kept from the public until an attorney sued for the publication of this documentation under the Freedom of Information Act. Now, the HHS...
...specific details of the HHS’ recommendation were kept from the public until an attorney sued for the publication of this documentation under the Freedom of Information Act. Now, the HHS...
A steroid-free topical indicated for treatment of plaque psoriasis...
...medical marijuana if found to be medically necessary. The case of McNeary v Township of Freehold saw a New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation judge order the reimbursement of a patient’s medical...
A growing legislative trend across the nation is the introduction of bills that would allow patients the freedom to select their primary healthcare provider for workers’ comp claims. While some...
The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently published a new report titled The Timing of Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain: Does It Matter in Workers’ Compensation? With an increasing number...
...utilization has decreased, which is not unexpected. NSAIDs account for 18% of prescription workers’ comp drug payments.3 Commonly used orals NSAIDs include:* Aspirin Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) Naproxen (Aleve®) Meloxicam (Mobic®)...
Specialty drugs continue to comprise a growing portion of costs in workers’ comp – anywhere from 5-8% of total pharmacy spend, according to recent industry data. In fact, individual therapies...
The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) published a new report that discusses aspects and challenges of integrating COVID-19 presumptions into the workers’ comp system, following Executive Order N-62-20 which greatly...
...lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby and possible complications. NSAIDs are commonly used to relieve pain, and they are regularly used in workers’ comp. Common NSAIDs...
