...could attract workers to industries with labor shortages. This can bring compounded risk, as these low-wage positions are linked to injury frequency, compounded by the injection of newer, less-experienced workers...
...to care, mitigate therapeutic risk, and create workflows that make it as easy as possible for injured workers to recover – guiding pharmacists, physicians, and claims professionals through a complex...
...around a lot in the health care space, and for good reason. This term encompasses various aspects aimed at reducing the complexity and administrative burden of government systems, such as...
...ACOEM cannabis treatment guideline is progressing through rulemaking and will be adopted. The committee also finalized a statement endorsing the use of biosimilars when interchangeable and more cost-effective than branded...
...and adjudicate claims. According to the report, OWCP programs are experiencing delays and resource management issues as a result of increasing claims and social distancing mandates. The report covers the...
...as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hypothyroidism Medications such as antidepressants, steroids, and blood pressure and diabetes drugs Systems and environment such as access to healthy food and safe places...
...and Private Label Topicals Topical analgesics are also available as compounds, which are specifically mixed for the patient, and private label topicals (PLTs), which are independently manufactured – both of...
...the acute treatment of migraines, including: Triptans such as sumatriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, rizatriptan Ergot derivatives such as ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, and methysergide Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, and...
...a positive claims experience is strongly associated with a successful, expedient recovery and return to work. Conversely, a negative experience can lengthen claim duration and increase complexity, as well as...
...expected cost range and send alerts as soon as a deviation from anticipated trajectory occurs to allow early intervention and prevent further escalation. Improve fraud detection: AI can scrutinize claims...
...Additionally, among claims involving back and shoulder injuries, those with a degenerative comorbid condition are 58% more likely to become a high-cost claim – with medical payments in excess of...
...to answer questions and engage in discussion with Risk & Insurance editors. Upon completion of the analysis and results, Healthe will publish our annual industry insights survey in early 2022....
