How COVID-19 Presumption Laws Might Affect the Workers' Compensation Industry
June 30, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the discussion of presumption laws to the forefront, as states examine whether workers’ compensation should cover workers if they contract COVID-19 on the job. Many states have passed legislation or executive orders requiring insurers to cover essential workers who test positive for the virus. Depending on the state, the definition of “essential worker” might be limited to just healthcare and frontline workers, or it may include a wide range of occupations.
Potential Drug Therapy Treatments for COVID-19: Impact on Workers’ Compensation
May 7, 2020
As response to the COVID-19 pandemic shifts into new phases—parts of the United States are reopening and businesses and many states are considering how to get people back to work—scientists continue to research potential medications that could be used to treat the disease.
2020 mPower Virtual Conference
On-Demand
Over the past several months, the Mitchell | Genex teams have been closely monitoring the developments surrounding COVID-19 and the CDC’s recommended travel guidelines.
Topical Medications in Workers' Compensation and Auto Casualty
March 18, 2020
This article is part of our ongoing Quarterly Drug Update series. View our last article on gabapentinoids. Topical medications are an important part of care in the workers’ compensation and auto casualty industries, providing relief for patients in pain. In the past few years, the variety of available topical medications has increased, which has also driven up the number of prescriptions, particularly for new analgesic and local anesthetic drugs. While this variety allows for greater choice, many of the new branded medications are very expensive.
Return to Work Program Benefits & Strategies
February 25, 2020
Developing successful return to work (RTW) plans is instrumental to efficient and effective workers’ compensation claims management. Such initiatives integrate individual considerations for all injured employees that go beyond simply treating the initial injury, including comorbidities, psychosocial issues, light-duty options and pain management protocols.
Best Practices in Opioid Management [Recording]
The presenter will discuss the principles of chronic opioid management.
The Future of Pain Therapy in Workers’ Compensation
January 28, 2020
As we move into a new decade, we continue to look for solutions to address the opioid crisis and discover alternative ways to treat pain. From a drug-therapy perspective, current alternatives to opioids include NSAIDs, anticonvulsants and occasionally certain antidepressants. Non-drug therapies include physical therapy, home exercise programs and electrical therapy treatments.