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Clinical Insights
Telemedicine Patterns of Use and Reimbursement

A WCRI report explores telemedicine utilization.

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Industry Trends
Interstate Variation and Trends in Workers’ Comp Drug Payments

WCRI explores how drug payments varied across 28 states for key drug therapy groups.

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Innovation
New Drug in Development Could Help Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries

AZD1236, currently in Phase 2 trials, has shown an 80% preservation in nerve function following spinal cord injury.

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Healthe Developments
No “Set It and Forget It” for Pharmacy Trends, and How Automation Can Lend a Helping Hand

Silvia Sacalis and Tate Rice take turns in WorkCompWire’s Leaders Speak Series.

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Medmonitor
Walmart Recalls Supplement for Joint Pain Due to Hidden Drug Ingredients

Artri Ajo King contains undeclared diclofenac, creating safety concerns.

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Out of Stock: Medical Supply Chain Shortages Impacting Worker’s Comp

Ancillary medical product and service shortages and how to manage them.

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Clinical Insights
Gabapentin-Involved Overdose Deaths on the Rise

A new report from the CDC found that 10% of overdose deaths in 2019-2020 involved gabapentin.

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Legislation & Policy
Rhode Island Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

A total of 19 states now allow for recreational marijuana in adults aged 21 and older.

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Healthe Developments
Why Novel Physical Therapy Strategies are Getting Attention from Workers’ Comp

Risk and Insurance® magazine speaks to industry professionals, including Healthe’s Director of Product Management, Tate Rice.

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Medmonitor
FDA Issues Warning for Consumer Products with Hidden Pain Medications

Undeclared muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory drugs could interact with a patient’s care.

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Giving Notice: How Workforce Attrition Impacts Workers’ Comp

Millions of workers are changing occupations, leading to ripple effects for comp.

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Clinical Insights
IQVIA Reports on Trends and Future Outlook for Drug Utilization and Spend

Spending and utilization are returning to pre-pandemic levels, with biologics growing in prominence.

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Opioid Developments
FDA Considers Requiring Mail-Back Envelopes for Opioid Prescriptions

The public comment period is underway for this action, which could help with safer drug disposal.

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Healthe Developments
Silvia Sacalis to Join Panel Presentation at PRIMA 2022

Healthe’s VP of Clinical Services will join a discussion on post-COVID lessons for workers’ comp.

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Medmonitor
Phase 2 Trials for Non-Opioid Pain Medication Deliver Promising Results

VX-548 delivered significant improvements in pain with few adverse events.

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This Month's Must Read
Out of Balance: Workforce Gender Disparities and What They Mean for Workers’ Comp

Women workers were more adversely impacted by the pandemic and the recession.

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Marijuana Developments
Positive Marijuana Drug Screenings Reach All Time High

Quest Diagnostics reports increased positivity rates for marijuana in employee drug screenings.

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COVID-19 Developments
FDA Authorizes Second COVID-19 Booster Dose for Special Populations

Adults aged 50 and older and immunocompromised individuals may receive a second booster dose.

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Industry Trends
NCCI Reports on Return-to-Work Strategies

Carriers share their thoughts on successful RTW programs.

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Medmonitor
FDA Approves Fleqsuvy for Spasticity

A new muscle relaxant for the treatment of spasticity, including from spinal cord injuries.

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This Month's Must Read
2022 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey Report

Nearly 500 stakeholders share their thoughts on industry challenges and priorities.

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Opioid Developments
CDC to Update Opioid Guideline

Proposed changes are open to public comment until April 11th.

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Legislation & Policy
First Responder PTSD Bills Return to the Forefront

After a drop in activity due to the pandemic, five states are now considering legislation.

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Healthe Developments
Five Things to Know About Workers’ Compensation Pharmacy Services

Healthe’s VP of Industry and State Affairs, Sandy Shtab, joined an educational webinar from IAIABC.

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Medmonitor
FDA Issues Warning for Dental Problems with Dissolvable Buprenorphine Products

Buprenorphine is an opioid used to treat pain, as well as opioid-use disorder.

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Classification Complications: Will Gig Workers Enter the Workers’ Comp Market?

Legislation could potentially reclassify gig workers as employees entitled to workers’ comp.

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COVID-19 Developments
FDA Fully Approves Moderna Vaccine & Expands Veklury’s Treatment Range

Drug advancements surrounding the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

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Legislation & Policy
Marijuana: States Move Forward Medically and Recreationally, But Oppose Reimbursement in Comp

Since the start of 2022, at least 10 states are considering some form of marijuana legislation.

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Healthe Developments
Claims Adjusters Are the Future Leaders of Workers’ Comp: How Can We Nurture Their Success?

Healthe’s Director of Product Management talks to Risk & Insurance on how to attract and retain talent in the workers’ comp industry.

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Medmonitor
FDA Approves Yusimry as a Biosimilar to Humira

This autoimmune drug was approved for various arthritic and autoimmune diseases.

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This Month's Must Read
The Top Priorities of the Workers’ Comp Industry for Future Resiliency

The initial results from a collaborative survey between Healthe and Risk & Insurance.®

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COVID-19 Developments
Additional Vaccine Candidate Performs Well in Clinical Trials

Phase 3 trials for NVX-CoV2373 across 30,000 people found this vaccine candidate to be safe and effective for the prevention of COVID-19.

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Clinical Insights
CDC Updates Isolation and Quarantine Period for COVID-19

New five-day rules are recommended, with variation depending upon vaccination status.

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Industry Trends
The Great Resignation Continues to Impact Workforce Dynamics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 4.5 million employees quit their jobs in November 2021.

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Healthe Developments
4 Ways to Manage Medical Supply Chain Disruption in Workers’ Comp

Healthe’s SVP of Product Strategy and Innovation, Kristine Kennedy, discusses this topic with Risk & Insurance magazine.

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Medmonitor
COVID-19 Pill Approval and More Updates

Molnupiravir, Paxlovid, and AZD7442 have shown promise in Phase 3 trials.

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This Month's Must Read
The Long Haul: Chronic Health Complications of COVID-19

Those previously infected by the virus may face long-term health complications.

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Clinical Insights
Can Virtual Reality Help with Pain Management?

A new study found that VR sessions averaged a 40% reduction in pain and decreased opioid use.

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Legislation & Policy
Federal Judges Try to Block Vaccine Mandates

Rulings from U.S. District Courts have impeded vaccine requirements among certain workers.

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COVID-19 Developments
FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Booster Shots for All Adults

All adults may now receive a booster shot of any COVID-19 vaccine.

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Medmonitor
FDA Approves Zimhi and Seglentis

A new naloxone drug and a new opioid-NSAID combination.

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This Month's Must Read
Sickness and Society: The Future of Infectious Disease in the Workplace

Strategies for a safer, healthier workforce amid COVID-19 and beyond.

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COVID-19 Developments
FDA Authorizes Booster Shots for Moderna and J&J Vaccines

All COVID-19 vaccines now have emergency use authorization for a booster dose.

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Marijuana Updates
Cannabis in the Workplace on the Rise

One-third of employees have witnessed cannabis use during work hours.

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Industry Trends
Texas Telemedicine Report

Pre-pandemic, 951 claims received telemedicine, jumping to 21,000 during the pandemic.

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Healthe Developments
Healthesystems at WCI & SAWCA

Visit Healthe at WCI booth #913! Plus, a recap of a SAWCA roundtable, featuring Sandy Shtab.

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Medmonitor
New Drugs, Generics, and a COVID-19 Treatment Update

A new migraine medication, various generics, and more.

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This Month's Must Read
The Long Haul: Chronic Health Complications of COVID-19

Long-term health impacts of COVID-19 can complicate claims

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Clinical Insights
Topical Analgesics See Increase in Utilization

A WCRI study found that in some states 17% of workers receive topical analgesics.

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Industry Trends
Take the 2021 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey

Take our survey and share your thoughts on where the industry is headed.

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Healthe Developments
Healthe Leaders to Speak at Upcoming Virtual Conferences

Take part in our virtual speaking sessions at PRIMA and Comp Laude!

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Medmonitor
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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This Month's Must Read
Applying AI to Leverage the Value of Unstructured Claims Data

Healthe’s Director of Enterprise Analytics discusses in WorkCompWire how natural language processing can assist with claim review, population management, and more.

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Clinical Insights
WCRI Publishes Report on Off-Label Gabapentinoid Use

Less than 1% of gabapentin prescriptions were prescribed for an FDA-approved diagnosis.

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Legislation & Policy
White House Issues Vaccine Mandate

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

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Healthe Developments
Connect with Healthe at the 2021 National Comp Conference

Join our educational session on infectious disease safety in the workplace, and don’t miss a chance to take part in our industry survey!

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Medmonitor
New Generic Approvals

The FDA approved first-time generics for Xeljanz, two COPD medications, and more.

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This Month's Must Read
In Claims Management, Centralized Data Means Empowered Decisions

Healthe’s Director of Product Management explains how centralized data helps claims professionals.

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Clinical Insights
How Opioid Policy Impacts Opioid Utilization and Disability

A new WCRI report explores the impact recent opioid legislation has had on injured worker care.

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COVID-19 Developments
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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