...Approximately 669 stakeholders responded to this survey, across various types of roles and organizations. On a high level: 70% of stakeholders report changing populations as a top industry challenge 83%...
...of worker classification is crucial because employees are entitled to benefits such as workers’ comp, minimum wage, unemployment insurance, and more, while independent contractors are not. There has been much...
Washington Senate Bill 6039 has been sent to Governor Bob Ferguson, and if signed it would allow the Department of Labor and Industries to use electronic notifications for communications typically...
...Insights Survey Report provides a broader and deeper view of what industry stakeholders are thinking, including detailed survey results and charts, insightful key findings, comparative perspectives by job roles and...
...with unique needs, such as law enforcement and firefighters. For payers covering these impacted populations, a customized approach is important to promote access to appropriate treatment in a timely manner....
...on transportation network company drivers and marketplace contractors. Arkansas and Texas enacted new classification laws, while Iowa, New York, and Pennsylvania have bills in progress that would address worker classification...
...of complex claims. This article explores just how exactly claims are growing more complex, along with strategies to anticipate and mitigate some of those risks. Read the article in full at RxInformer....
...Rapid growth and applications in digital therapeutics Current specialty trends and management considerations Creating a safe work environment that considers factors such as medical marijuana use, age, and fitness for...
...& Insurance® booth at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo (NWCDC). This year, the survey was disseminated entirely online, for reasons we understand all too well. This year,...
...comp claim populations are due to a combination of factors and efforts at federal, state, and individual program levels championed by workers’ compensation payers and PBMs. As we have seen...
...comp in multiple way, including patient access to care, medication adherences, and behavioral health issues. Employers and insurers can help to mitigate adverse effects on injured workers. Read full article...
...at commercial health plans, the bills lack a clear workers’ compensation carve‑out and would establish a NADAC‑based reimbursement floor, minimum dispensing fees, and a shortened 30‑day payment timeframe – all...
...13, 2023. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/021446s041,022488s018,209501s005lbl.pdf Neurontin (gabapentin) drug label. FDA. Dec 16, 2020. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/021446s041,022488s018,209501s005lbl.pdf Molero Y, Larsson H, D’Onofrio BM, et al. Associations between gabapentinoids and suicidal behaviour, unintentional overdoses, injuries,...
...these conditions can bring additional complexity in managing the health and treatment of injured workers. Common Cardiovascular Conditions and Statistics Approximately 28.6 million adults in the U.S. – 9.9% of...
...of American workers are part of the gig economy. Gig work can include traditional labor such as construction, painting and carpentry, along with transportation jobs and ridesharing services, and even...
