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More Than Skin Deep: Untangling Topical Drug Classes and Costs

An infographic breakdown of the diverse drug categories that comprise dermatological prescribing and spend.

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Industry Trends
Low-Volume, High Cost Medications in California

A new report from the CWCI highlights trends in dermatologicals, opioids, and antidepressants.

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Opioid Developments
FDA Approves New Drug for Opioid Overdose Reversal

Opvee is a nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray – a new option available for the reversal of opioid overdose.

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Healthe Developments
How Inflation is Affecting Home Healthcare and Transportation

Healthe’s VP, Program Performance and Analytics, Cliff James, shares his thoughts on how inflation is impacting these two sectors of care.

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Healthe Developments
Healthesystems Clinical Pharmacist Receives IAIABC NextGen Award

Amanda Waltemath has been recognized as a talented young professional making a positive impact in workers’ comp.

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Medmonitor
Drug Recalls for Pain Medications

Teva is recalling certain lots of fentanyl buccal tablets, while Family Dollar is recalling Advil that was not kept at proper temperature.

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Unpredictable Costs: How Will Healthcare Price Inflation Impact Workers’ Comp?

Rising prices for healthcare products and services may impact workers' comp medical care.

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Opioid Developments
FDA to Update Prescribing Information for All Opioid Pain Medications

Changes to boxed warnings, indications and usage, dosage and administration, and more.

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Clinical Insights
CDC Publishes Chronic Pain Report

Approximately 21% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2021, with greater prevalence among certain demographics.

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Marijuana Developments
Washington State Bans Pre-Employment Cannabis Screening

As other states come closer to recreational legalization, Washington State pushes the needle further.

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Healthe Developments
Harnessing the Injured Worker’s Influence on Claims Outcomes

Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, will co-present this educational session at PRIMA 2023.

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Medmonitor
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

Patients will no longer need a prescription for this opioid overdose antidote.

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Build Your Army: Maintaining Cybersecurity Amid the IT Talent Gap

A sneak peek into our RISKWORLD 2023 session content focused on cybersecurity strategies in an evolving risk landscape.

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Clinical Insights
WCRI Publishes Study on Formulary Impacts

How formularies impacted prescriptions across Arkansas, California, Indiana, Kentucky and New York.

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Legislation & Policy
Marijuana Reimbursement Initiatives See Signs of Life

Three states have introduced bills or seen court cases overturned in relation to this policy.

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Healthe Developments
Emerging Trends in Pharmacy and the Impact of Polypharmacy

Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, will co-present this educational session at IRSG 2023.

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Medmonitor
FDA Approves Combogesic for Short Term Management of Mild to Moderate Pain

A new combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen will soon hit the market.

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CDC Reports on Psychosocial Impacts on Construction Injuries

Psychosocial factors can increase the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders and substance abuse.

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Clinical Insights
WCRI Reports on Physical Medicine’s Impact on Low-Back Pain

Extended physical medicine was 5-9 times as common in claims with multiple providers.

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Legislation & Policy
NCCI Publishes Research Brief on Firefighter Presumptions

Beyond PTSD, cancers, heart conditions, and communicable diseases are seeing legislative activity.

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Industry Trends
California Reports on Low-Volume High-Cost Drug Trends

Fenoprofen calcium made up 1.4% of NSAID prescriptions, but 33% of NSAID payments.

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Healthe Developments
Cybersecurity Presentation at RISKWORLD® 2023

Tony Brown, Healthe’s Director of Information Security, will speak at the upcoming conference.

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Legislation & Policy
PTSD Legislation to Make Waves in 2023

Several states have submitted bills to expand presumptions for first responders.

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Hard Times: How Economic Stability Can Impact Injured Worker Outcomes

How employment, poverty, housing, and food security impact patient health.

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Clinical Developments
Long COVID Data in Workers’ Comp

Both the WCRI and the New York State Insurance Fund published new reports.

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Marijuana Updates
More Research Indicates Marijuana Use May Reduce Opioid Use

New reports from the Journal of the American Medical Association and Health Economics.

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Healthe Developments
2023 Workers’ Comp Industry Insight Survey Report

Over 500 stakeholders share their thoughts on industry challenges, priorities, and technologies.

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Medmonitor
HIV Medications: New Approval and News of Discontinuations

Sunlenca approved for treatment-resistant populations, but a number of other drugs will cease production, some of which are included in PEP guidelines.

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The Triple Threat of Tobacco Use on Employer, Clinical, and Medication Complexity

Tobacco use as a complicating factor in workplace injury and recovery.

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Clinical Insights
Study Explores Potential Association Between Occupational Inhalants and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Exposure to various gases and vapors has been associated with autoimmune disease

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Marijuana Updates
Cannabis Research Continues for Chronic Pain

Two new studies highlight marijuana’s analgesic effects.

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Healthe Developments
500 Workers’ Comp Stakeholder Identified Top 10 Industry Challenges

Preliminary findings from Healthe’s 2023 industry survey.

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Medmonitor
FDA Approves Drug That Can Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetes

Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) injections can delay onset by several months or years.

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Diagnostics as a Defining Touchpoint in the Claims Journey

How the timing and accuracy of diagnostic testing can determine the course of a claim.

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Opioid Developments
Fentanyl Vaccine in Development

This vaccine blocks fentanyl from entering the brain and triggering euphoric effect.

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Legislation & Policy
Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Publishes Biennial Report to Legislature

This report contains a high level report on the status of the Texas workers’ comp system.

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Healthe Developments
Focusing on the Wellbeing of Employees

Risk & Insurance® magazine taps Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services for considerations on retaining a healthy and happy workforce.

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Medmonitor
Wave of Generic Approvals That Impact Workers’ Comp

First-time generics are available for drugs that treat COPD, HIV, hypertension, and more.

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This Month's Must Read
Coming Up Short: IT Talent Woes in Workers’ Comp

The insurance sector continues to face IT talent shortages – how does this impact workers’ comp organizations?

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Clinical Developments
CDC Publishes Updated Opioid Guidelines

An update to the 2016 guidelines has been issued, promoting greater flexibility for individualized patient-centered care.

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Legislation & Policy
Midterm Marijuana Legalization

Maryland and Missouri voters pass recreational legalization.

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Industry Trends
WCRI Publishes 23rd Edition of CompScope Medical Benchmarks

Data insights on medical payments for 18 state workers’ comp systems.

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Workforce Trends
Inflation’s Impact on Workers’ Comp

A series of reports from NCCI examine how medical costs and workforce demographics are changing.

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Medmonitor
FDA Advises Against NSAID Use in Pregnant Women at 20 Weeks and Later

The potential for low amniotic fluid can cause significant health issues.

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This Month's Must Read
Things Change: The Growing Diversity of Pharmacy Cost Drivers

Smaller, more niche drug trends across different populations and geographies

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Industry Trends
COVID-19 Workplace Lessons for Employers

The National Safety Council provides information on mental health, workplace safety, and more.

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COVID-19 Developments
FDA Warns That Certain COVID-19 Variants are Not Neutralized by Evusheld

The only pre-exposure prophylactic for COVID-19 may not provide protection for certain variants.

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Healthe Developments
3 Tips for Tackling Technology Projects Amid IT Talent Shortage

Healthe’s Chief Information Officer, Brett Luna, speaks to Risk & Insurance® Magazine about this trending topic.

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Medmonitor
Auvelity Approved for Major Depressive Disorder

This antidepressant can yield results as soon as one week, which could generate popularity.

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This Month's Must Read
Social Influencers: The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Injured Worker Recovery

Gaining visibility into Social Determinants of Health that intersect with workplace injury and recovery.

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Clinical Insights
A Primer on Behavioral Health Care in Workers’ Compensation

A new report from the WCRI addressed psychosocial barriers to recovery and intervention strategies.

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COVID-19 Developments
FDA Authorizes Additional Round of COVID-19 Boosters

Moderna and Pfizer boosters have been updated to target the omicron variant.

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Healthe Developments
Connect with Healthe at National Comp 2022!

Stop by our educational session or visit our booth to take part in our industry survey.

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Medmonitor
FDA Authorizes New COVID-19 Vaccine

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted will require two doses given three weeks apart.

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In Harm’s Way: The Impact of Violence in Workers’ Comp

How different forms of violence can be detrimental to worker performance and recovery.

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Clinical Insights
Comparing Cannabis-Based Products for Chronic Pain

A systematic review from the Annals of Internal Medicine evaluates different cannabis formulations.

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Legislation & Policy
Federal Bill Could Settle Worker Classification Debate for Gig Workers

If enacted, this bill would create an exemption where gig workers do not receive employee benefits.

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Healthe Developments
Healthe Leader Discusses Talent Troubles in Workers’ Comp

Stephanie Arkelian dives into the issue with Risk & Insurance® magazine, and an upcoming presentation at the Georgia Board of Workers’ Compensation Annual Educational Conference.

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Medmonitor
FDA Recalls Morphine Sulfate ER Due to Potentially Deadly Label Mix-Up

A mix-up between 30 mg and 60 mg tablets could cause severe adverse events.

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This Month's Must Read
The Cannabis Question: Marijuana and Workplace Safety?

With greater legalization and public approval, the question of safety grows more important.

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