Triumphing Over Legal Liabilities with Expert Nurse Reviews

Discover how our legal nurse reviews not only saved our client over $184K but also identified irrelevant medical diagnoses and treatments related to a motor vehicle accident and advised suitable medical allowances.

Understanding HCPCS Codes as a Work Comp Adjuster

November 11, 2024

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) are a set of standardized codes used to identify medical procedures, services and supplies. Proper use of HCPCS codes not only ensures accurate reimbursement but also helps prevent fraud and abuse, particularly in injury-recovery equipment and services.

Modifications to Living Spaces Make Injured Employees Feel at Home

When a 33-year-old man was grievously injured at work, the last thing he might have expected he would need as part of his recovery was a real estate agent.

Interpretation/Translation Frequently Asked Questions

November 5, 2024

Interpretation/translation services ensure injured employees, and their family members, can communicate effectively with health care providers and adjusters. Involving native speakers during the recovery journey reduces misunderstandings and enables injured employees to access necessary treatment and services in a language they are comfortable with.

Ask The Pharmacist: The Role of Ketamine in Workers’ Compensation

November 4, 2024

Developed in the 1960s as an anesthetic, ketamine quickly became a staple in emergency and battlefield medicine. Its ability to act as a powerful, rapid-acting anesthetic was vital for surgeries and acute care, particularly in situations where other anesthetics were unavailable or impractical. Today, while it remains U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for anesthesia, ketamine is being used off-label for chronic pain management and mental health disorders, particularly for patients who have not responded to traditional treatments.

Enlyte Quarterly Medical Price Index - Q3

October 31, 2024

As reported by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) for October 2024, the consumer price index in the United States increased 2.4% over the preceding 12 months which is 1.0% less than reported in April 2024. This increase represents the smallest 12-month increase since February 2021.