Injuries accompanied by mental health disorders can increase claim costs and delay recovery.
Injuries accompanied by mental health disorders can increase claim costs and delay recovery.
Many states passed or proposed changes in 2023, with two states so far working on bills for 2024.
A recent proclamation applies to simple federal possession charges on or before December 22, 2023.
As legislative sessions open, several states have continued to introduce PTSD bills.
Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, will co-present at the 20th Annual Workers’ Compensation Insurance ExecuSummit.
Hypersensitivity reactions may start as a rash but can quickly result in injury to internal organs.
As opioid utilization decreases, other pharmacy trends bear watching.
A new WCRI report utilizes data from 68,850 workers from 2017-2021.
Employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, an increase of 7.5% from 2021.
The order seeks increased transparency from AI companies regarding model operations, safety and privacy standards, and consumer/worker protections.
Healthe expertise is featured in Risk & Insurance magazine, both on larger industry trends, and on evolving drug trends.
The acetaminophen and ibuprofen combination was approved for IV use, and as an adjunct to opioid therapy for the treatment of pain.
A Healthesystems clinical expert tackles questions about Durable Medical Equipment (DME) trends.
Approximately 45.6% of health workers reported feeling burnout often or very often in 2022.
Similar to a Washington law passed earlier this year, employees are not permitted to possess, to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.
The ketamine molecule is not FDA-approved in any formulation for the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Tate Rice and Silvia Sacalis share their respective expertise on key issues in physical therapy and pharmacy management.
Exuua was approved for major depressive disorder, while two diabetes medications receive generic approvals.
Potential applications, benefits, pitfalls, questions, and the matter of regulation.
After studying 273 blood samples, researchers could detect long COVID with 96% accuracy.
This law also includes lifeguards, and certain employees in the Departments of Fish and Wildlife and Parks and Recreation.
New insights into how economic and demographic changes have influenced the workers’ comp system.
Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, will co-present this educational session at Florida PRIMA 2023.
Binge drinking reached a historic high for adults aged 35-50 in 2022.
Clinical research indicates the potential for strong mental health applications.
Enacted as part of the state’s budget bill, this new regulation comes with stipulations and exclusions.
The likelihood of long COVID, claims costs, and claim duration all increased with the severity of acute COVID-19.
These funds will help states and communities respond more quickly, effectively, and equitably to prevent overdose death and injury.
Kristine Kennedy discusses attributes of effective technology for managed care programs, Silvia Sacalis examines post-opioid epidemic medical trends, and Sandy Shtab speaks on marijuana.
As other Pfizer plants shift gears to make up for this damage, overall drug manufacturing may slow in some areas.
Helpful tips for addressing injured worker unfamiliarity with workers’ comp.
According to JAMA, only 22% of OUD patients received medication-assisted therapy.
The national trend continues, in this case with qualifying events and the inclusion of 911 dispatchers.
RiVive will soon be available without a prescription for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.
Stop by our educational session or visit our booth for the latest issue of RxInformer magazine.
These guidelines advise researchers on study design and other considerations as they develop medications that contain psychedelics.
How problematic alcohol use can impact the workplace, claims, and medication management.
A new study uses data from 583,000 group health patients with chronic noncancer pain.
Employees who experience a qualifying traumatic event on the job can receive PTSD coverage via workers’ comp.
Jeanette Connelly was named President of the Florida Pharmacy Association, and Silvia Sacalis was featured in a video spotlight by Business Insurance.
A new buprenorphine injection will be available for weekly or monthly dosages, administered by providers.
An infographic breakdown of the diverse drug categories that comprise dermatological prescribing and spend.
A new report from the CWCI highlights trends in dermatologicals, opioids, and antidepressants.
Opvee is a nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray – a new option available for the reversal of opioid overdose.
Healthe’s VP, Program Performance and Analytics, Cliff James, shares his thoughts on how inflation is impacting these two sectors of care.
Amanda Waltemath has been recognized as a talented young professional making a positive impact in workers’ comp.
Teva is recalling certain lots of fentanyl buccal tablets, while Family Dollar is recalling Advil that was not kept at proper temperature.
Rising prices for healthcare products and services may impact workers' comp medical care.
Changes to boxed warnings, indications and usage, dosage and administration, and more.
Approximately 21% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2021, with greater prevalence among certain demographics.
As other states come closer to recreational legalization, Washington State pushes the needle further.
Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, will co-present this educational session at PRIMA 2023.
Patients will no longer need a prescription for this opioid overdose antidote.
A sneak peek into our RISKWORLD 2023 session content focused on cybersecurity strategies in an evolving risk landscape.
How formularies impacted prescriptions across Arkansas, California, Indiana, Kentucky and New York.
Three states have introduced bills or seen court cases overturned in relation to this policy.
Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services, Silvia Sacalis, will co-present this educational session at IRSG 2023.
A new combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen will soon hit the market.
Psychosocial factors can increase the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders and substance abuse.
Extended physical medicine was 5-9 times as common in claims with multiple providers.
