Tag: COVID-19

September 26, 2021
Side Effects: COVID-19-Related Healthcare and Pharmacy Trends Impacting Workers' Comp

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the American healthcare system, causing disruptions and driving rapid adaptations to care delivery.

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September 24, 2021
FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster Shots on the Way

The Pfizer vaccine receives full FDA approval, while a new EUA authorizes booster shots for certain populations.

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September 21, 2021
White House Issues Vaccine Mandate

All federal employees are impacted, as are companies with 100 or more employees.

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August 2, 2021
The Early Impact of COVID-19 on Workers’ Comp Claims

Another WCRI report looks at non-COVID-19 claims with injuries in the first two quarters of 2019 and 2020.

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July 5, 2021
FDA and CDC: Vaccinated Adults Will Not Need COVID-19 Booster Shots

A joint statement announces that at this time, vaccinated adults are protected from the Delta variant.

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June 6, 2021
FDA Approves First New Weight Loss Drug Since 2014, Issues EUA for COVID-19 Antibody

Wegovy (semaglutide) and sotrovimab will soon be available.

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May 10, 2021
FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Bamlanivimab for COVID-19

Due to mutating viral strains, the potential benefits of this COVID-19 drug no longer outweigh the risks.

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April 15, 2021
FDA and CDC Recommend Resuming Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

After reviewing six rare cases of blood clots after 7 million doses, current data indicates the vaccine is safe.

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April 14, 2021
Making Telemedicine Work for Workers’ Comp

Applications, benefits and tips for success.

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March 7, 2021
COVID-19-Related Stress Among Emergency Department Workers

Among 1,600 emergency department workers, 46% had burnout symptoms.

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