Discharge Planning - A Vital Component for RTW
Hospital discharge planning is an integral part of an injured employee’s recovery. Whether transferring to a different facility or home, without the appropriate care and support, numerous factors can complicate an injured employee’s return to work.
A Deeper Look at Utilizing Generic Drugs in Workers’ Comp
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According to JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, during a ten-year period branded pharmaceutical products in the U.S. increased 159% by list price and 60% by net price. In a continued effort to combat rising drug costs workers’ comp pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) look to substitute equivalent generic drugs for these more costly brand versions whenever possible.
Ask The Pharmacist: Drug Allergies Versus Side Effects in Workers’ Comp
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True medication allergies are rarer than side effects, but are potentially more dangerous, and are a result of the activation and response of the body’s immune system to an “insult” or “foreign body.” Allergies occur across a range of severities, from mild to life-threatening, and often only occur on the second exposure to the drug, food or substance that triggers it.
What is the Coventry Outcomes-Based Network Program?
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The program provides a channeling mechanism to health care providers who demonstrate a depth of experience in treating workers’ compensation injuries and exhibit consistently better overall claim outcomes.
High-Cost Topical Pain Meds Continue to Plague Comp
Pegged as a problem by the workers compensation industry nearly a decade ago, dermatological creams are increasingly being prescribed at a disproportionate cost to manage soft-tissue injuries, acco
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Transportation Services in Workers’ Comp
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Explore the role of transportation in workers' comp recovery, accommodating equipment & unique needs.