Fentanyl is 100x stronger than morphine. Carfentanil is 100x stronger than fentanyl. For injured …
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Medical & Pharmacy Management
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 …
4 Ways to Stay Vigilant On Specialty Medication Costs
The latest trend in medications for injured workers is good news indeed — for the most part. But …
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Education is Key to Prevent Dangerous Opioid Drug Combinations
There is good news on the opioid front in the workers’ compensation system. According to the latest …
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Practical Tips for Implementing Urine Drug Testing
Identifying and intervening with at-risk injured workers can save payers a bundle. These are the …
5 Ways to Relieve and Prevent Chronic Low Back Pain
Experiencing low back pain is common among adults. And as one of the most pervasive and expensive …
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U.S. Workers’ Compensation Prescription Drug Spending Decreased 3.3 Percent in 2017
ST. LOUIS /PRNewswire/ -- Workers' compensation pharmacy spending decreased 3.3 percent in 2017, …
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Eliminate Physician Dispensing To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs
One of the driving factors in workers’ compensation cost containment is pharmaceutical …
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WCRI Conference to Highlight Trends, Solutions to Opioid Dependence in WC
“We find extensive opioid prescribing leads to longer duration of temporary disability. When we …
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How Prescription Drugs Impact Your Company and What You Can Do About It
More than 70 percent of employers say they have felt the impact of prescription drug usage. That …
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Arm Injured Workers with Information to Prevent Opioid Abuse
They say the best consumer is an informed consumer. This statement is certainly true for injured …
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Leverage Specialty Pharmacy Services in Complex Workers’ Comp Claims
The increasing use of prescription medications places unique challenges on workers’ …
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The Significance of Maximum Medical Improvement in Worker’s Comp
The concept of “maximum medical improvement” (MMI) is an important notion in workers’ …
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Gene Therapy Holds Great Promise, But Big Price
Putting new lifesaving medicines within reach requires novel collaboration. In …
7 Ways to Reduce Your Workers’ Comp Prescription Drug Spend
Focusing on generics instead of brand name drugs, and in-network pharmacies instead of …
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Increase Generic Fill Rate to Eliminate Wasteful Pharmacy Spend
Here’s a sobering statistic: “the average price for the most commonly used brand-name drugs has …
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Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Claims Coding: A Pragmatic and Functional Approach
Authors: Vicki J. Missar, Michael Fray, Candy Raphan, Mary Matz, Wendy …
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Why “Abuse Deterrent” Is A Misnomer
Instead of mandating first-line coverage for ADF opioids, we must remain committed to reducing …
