Medical cannabis (marijuana) is an issue that will not go away. As more states legalize its use …
Medical & Pharmacy Management
What is Medical Cannabis?
The opioid epidemic and needless overdoses on legal (and illegal) drugs have caused countless …
7 Ways Organizations Can Mitigate Opioid-Related Problems
Drug overdoses are the leading cause of death in many jurisdictions. Most employers admit their …
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Injection Therapy in Workers’ Compensation
The use of injection therapy in workers’ compensation is a growing trend that is being used for a …
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Effective Workers’ Comp Claims Management
Growing awareness of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) requires members of the claim management team …
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Compensability of Mental Health Claims in Workers’ Compensation
Psychological and psychiatric injuries in workers’ compensation cases place many demands on members …
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New Federal Guideline Aims To Clarify Safe Opioid Weaning Practices
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was the first to sound the alarm on the U.S. …
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Vocational Rehabilitation Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant Misconduct
Vocational rehabilitation and working with a Qualified Rehabilitation Consultation (QRC) can reduce …
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Closing Down Vocational Rehabilitation Workers’ Comp Cases
Vocational rehabilitation is an essential workers’ compensation benefit for employees suffering …
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Brand Name and Specialty Drugs Drive Up Workers’ Comp Pharmacy Costs
There’s a lot of good news in the latest pharmaceutical reports for the workers’ compensation …
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Spot Over-Treatment from Medical Providers
Members of the claim management team need to take control of their files to reduce workers’ …
Reducing Work Comp Costs With Field Nurse Case Managers
Interested stakeholders in the workers’ compensation claims process should seek creative methods to …
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Weeding Out The Truth About Medical Marijuana
Marijuana is illegal under federal law. But workers’ compensation stakeholders who think that gives …
NCCI Report Highlights Early Identification of Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drugs continue to contribute to a significant portion of medical costs in workers’ …
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11 Tips for Safe Use of NSAIDS to Treat Pain in Workers’ Compensation
There’s good news about the latest drug usage in the workers’ compensation, although it comes with …
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Keeping Up With Clinical Trends – Use Of Hepatitis C Medications In Workers’ Compensation
Hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), can be spread …
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Fentanyl in Workers’ Compensation – 4 Ways to Keep Injured Workers’ Safe
Fentanyl is 100x stronger than morphine. Carfentanil is 100x stronger than fentanyl. For injured …
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6 Triggers for When, And When NOT to Use Nurse Case Managers
Nurse case managers are a hot topic in workers’ compensation, and with good reason. Used properly, …
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Compounded Medications — 6 Solutions to Address a Nagging Issue for WC
“There is no such thing as an FDA-approved compound medication.” That statement from myMatrixx …
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How to Use HIPAA to Obtain Timely Medical Records
Members of the claims management team obtain medical records on a frequent basis when investigating …