Business Insurance: “Staph Infection Presumption a Growing Trend”
The Long, Winding Road of Drug Pricing
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One of the most persistent and complex challenges facing workers’ compensation claims administrators and insurers is managing prescription drug costs. The problems around prescription drugs are pervasive throughout the health care industry, have been around for over a century, and cover a wide range of issues including accessibility, efficacy and cost. For workers’ compensation payors, cost has been the most challenging issue.
Top Auto Casualty Trends to Watch in 2022
9 MIN READ
The year 2021 brought new challenges to the auto insurance industry—from frequent shifts in miles driven to significant staffing shortages. As we enter 2022, insurance carriers will need to manage many of these trends expected to continue. To help you prepare and navigate what’s next, here are Enlyte’s top 2022 predictions:
Workers’ Compensation: 2022 Trends & Predictions
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As we enter 2022 still mired in the COVID-19 pandemic, the workers’ compensation industry faces another challenging year, with payers continuing to cope with staffing shortages, evolving regulatory changes and more. To help you navigate what’s next and understand this year’s top trends, we’ve outlined Enlyte’s top 2022 workers’ compensation predictions:
P&C Industry Claims Severity: Trends, Drivers and Mitigators
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Claim severity has always been top of mind for the P&C industry. While the pandemic has certainly had an impact on claims costs, there are several drivers behind claim severity trends varying by market. While it is important to note what is behind claims costs, it is equally important to understand how to mitigate severity and control costs.
Is the Supply Chain Creating Critical Drug Shortages?
1 MIN READ
With the country well into the holiday season, issues with supply chains have made their way into pharmacies across the nation. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) showed that there are about 111 drugs on backorder. These include medications for heart conditions, antibiotics, and cancer drugs. Currently, there are no medications on the list that represent a large volume of active prescriptions for workers’ compensation.
Release of Generic Medications for Workers' Comp in 2022
1 MIN READ
Next year twenty-eight drugs relevant to workers’ compensation are expected to become available as generics. These formulations will be made available once the original drug manufacturer’s brand name period of exclusivity has expired.