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5 Tips to Help Workers’ Comp Payers Optimize IT Resources

The insurance sector is experiencing an IT talent shortage. How can workers’ comp payers optimize the IT resources they already have?
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Things Change: The Growing Diversity of Pharmacy Cost Drivers

Smaller, more niche drug trends across different populations and geographies
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2023 Industry Insights Survey Report

We surveyed 500+ workers’ comp professionals on the biggest industry disruptors and priorities
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Painting by Numbers: Workers' Comp Drug Costs in Broad Strokes

High-level trends in healthcare drug spending and utilization in workers? comp

Winter 2019/2020


The Ups and Downs of Drug Prices: Keeping Up with Cost Challenges in Workers' Comp

Rising drug prices and the impact on workers' comp costs

Winter 2019/2020


Focus on Care and the Savings Will Come

A message from the Chief Executive Officer

Winter 2019/2020


Multiple Companies Recall Ranitidine Hydrochloride Due to Contamination

Indicated for various gastrointestinal concerns, these recalls could impact certain workers’ comp patients.

Oct 2019


Clearing the Air: Marijuana Considerations for Workers’ Comp

A new white paper explores clinical, legislative, workplace safety, and PBM considerations surrounding marijuana.

Oct 2019


Social Determinants of Health

PwC explores how social factors impact chronic health conditions.

Oct 2019


California Gig Law to Reclassify Contractors as Employees

This reclassification will entitle millions of workers to benefits previously withheld, including workers’ comp.

Oct 2019


Healthesystems at NWCDC 2019

Join Healthesystems at booth #1922, at an educational presentation, or by taking our industry survey with Risk & Insurance.

Oct 2019


FDA Postpones Opioid Approval Decision

NKTR-181 (loxicodegol) was to receive an approval decision by August 29th, but a reevaluation of opioid policy has resulted in a delay.

Sep 2019


Robert Goldberg and Silvia Sacalis Discuss Workplace Fatigue with Risk & Insurance

Healthesystems’ clinical leaders speak to mitigation strategies to reduce workplace injuries stemming from fatigue.

Sep 2019


California Publishes One-Year Report on Workers’ Comp Formulary

The utilization of opioids, compounds, and physician-dispensed medications have significantly decreased.

Sep 2019


DEA to Improve Access to Marijuana Research

Proposed changes to who can grow and research marijuana will soon be available for public commentary.

Sep 2019


Johnson & Johnson to Pay $572 Million in Opioid Trial

An Oklahoma judge found the drug maker to be partially responsible for the harm of the opioid epidemic.

Sep 2019


Three Insights from WOHC 2019

Healthesystems’ Chief Medical Officer explores trends impacting workers’ comp, including patient engagement, population health, and more.

Sep 2019


FDA Approves First Lyrica Generics

Nine generic versions of Lyrica (pregabalin) have been approved for the treatment of five different medical conditions.

Aug 2019


Healthesystems AVP of Advocacy & Compliance Named Finalist for Comp Laude Award

Sandy Shtab has been recognized for making significant contributions to the workers’ comp industry.

Aug 2019


FAIR Health Publishes Telemedicine Report

Looking at over 29 billion private health claims, this study found that claim lines related to telehealth rose 624% from 2014-2018.

Aug 2019


WCRI Reports on Interstate Variation in Dispensing Opioids

While many states report fewer opioid prescriptions, MME levels vary more significantly by state.

Aug 2019


Will Autonomous Vehicles Impact Workers’ Comp?

NCCI estimates that a 25-75% reduction in motor vehicle accidents in workers’ comp could save $1-4 billion, creating interest in self-driving cars.

Aug 2019


First-Time Generics Approved for Two Pain Medications

Generic versions of Ultram (tramadol hydrochloride) tablets and Dyloject (diclofenac sodium) injections have been approved by the FDA.

Jul 2019


NCCI Examines Impact of the ODG Formulary in Arizona and Tennessee

While the utilization of opioids and other problematic drugs decreased, similar drops were seen in states without closed formularies.

Jul 2019


Healthesystems Product Owner Receives IAIABC NextGen Award

Stephanie Arkelian has been recognized as a talented young professional making a positive impact on the workers’ comp industry.

Jul 2019


New York City and Nevada Prohibit Hiring Discrimination for Positive Marijuana Tests

Beyond exceptions for safety or federal positions, employers cannot refuse employment for testing positive for marijuana in pre-employment drug screenings.

Jul 2019


Marijuana Laws No Longer Thought to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths

A new study builds upon earlier research with a larger, more up-to-date dataset, finding a reversal in trends.

Jul 2019


Healthesystems at WCI Orlando 2019

Visit Healthesystems in booth #909 and learn how we’re making waves in workers’ comp, and how we hope to benefit coastal cleanups for the “Coast to Coast” theme.

Jul 2019


Top Challenges

What do you see as the biggest challenge for your workers’ comp program in 2019 and beyond?

2019 Workers' Comp Industry Insights Survey


Major Trends

What industry trend do you think will have the biggest impact on your workers’ comp program in the next year?

2019 Workers' Comp Industry Insights Survey


Program Priorities

Rank the below items in order of priority for your organization’s workers’ comp program.

2019 Workers' Comp Industry Insights Survey


Program Successes

What workers’ comp program has your organization implemented that you’re finding the most success with?

2019 Workers' Comp Industry Insights Survey


FDA Reexamines Discontinued Drug for New Pain Applications

Orphengesic Forte has received a decision date of August 14, 2019.

Jun 2019

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