Health Coaching and Employee Engagement
2 MIN READ
Learn how our case managers use tools and education to empower employees, promoting faster recovery and optimal health.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Charging Medical Devices Safely
2 MIN READ
Medical devices such as hearing aids, electrical stimulation devices, sleep apnea machines, glucose monitors and insulin pumps play a crucial role in injured employee care and wellness. However, understanding how to safely charge these devices is essential to prevent the risks of overheating, which can lead to fires, minor injuries or even serious burns. Failure to properly maintain and use these devices can lead to costly replacements and potential gaps in treatment or care an injured employee may need.
The Heart of the Challenge: The Role of Direction of Care in Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
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At the core of the drug pricing challenges in workers' compensation is the concept of "direction of care." This refers to the ability of employers or payers to direct injured employees to a specific network of health care providers, including pharmacies.
Decoding Functional Restoration Programs: Ensuring Accurate Billing Practices
5 MIN READ
Functional Restoration Programs (also known as Functional Rehabilitation Programs or FRP) are like a well-curated menu at a restaurant—designed to help workers' compensation claimants get back to work.
Vertical Integration of Data and Clinical Services to Improve Physical Medicine Outcomes
3 MIN READ
In a sea of claims, P&C professionals need help spotting cases headed for risky waters. Does a claimant have comorbidities or preexisting conditions, such as diabetes, which could hamper an injured employee’s ability to heal and recover? Are there psychosocial risk factors that can create roadblocks to recovery?
Workers' comp medical costs stabilizing nationally amid state-level volatility
Curious about medical costs in the workers' comp industry? Check out the latest PC 360 article featuring insights from our Enlyte Medical Price Index (MPI) Report, with expert analysis by Michele Hibbert.
Ask The Pharmacist: Cosentyx and Its Place in Workers’ Comp
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Are you seeing requests for Cosentyx for your injured employee but are unclear on the application of this medication? Cosentyx, a biologic medication developed by Novartis, is increasingly recognized in the treatment landscape for chronic autoimmune conditions such as plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.