At the eye of the storm: An opioid overdose epidemic and a viral pandemic converge
September 7, 2020
s 2020 opened, a persistent and tragic opioid overdose epidemic was near the front of a list of national concerns in the US. Some 20+ million Americans are reported to have a substance use disorder and 2M of those misuse opioids.
Ethics: Fraud and Abuse in Claims Management [Recording]
Course participants will learn how to identify and prevent fraud as it pertains to case managers, adjusters and claims managers in workers' compensation.
Workers’ Comp Data: Healthcare Industry Sector is the Source of the Majority of COVID-19 Claims
July 29, 2020
Data analysis by Aarthi Thiruvengadam Over the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the workers’ compensation industry has gone through an unprecedented number of changes, from an increase in telemedicine to a shift to working from home. To get a clearer picture of how the pandemic has changed our industry so far this year, we took a closer look at Mitchell’s 2020 workers’ compensation claims data.
Therapeutic Alternatives—A Closer Look
July 28, 2020
Brand name medications are often scrutinized by the workers’ compensation industry for their high cost. When there is a generic available, pharmacies should dispense the generic. However, when a generic substitute does not exist, what other alternatives are available for the workers’ compensation industry? One option is to use therapeutic alternatives.
Pain Management and Opioid Recovery
July 23, 2020
Working together to prevent, manage, and ultimately mitigate the risk of adverse outcomes. The opioid crisis has taken a grievous toll on the health of many Americans dealing with work-related injuries. Knowing as much as possible about the risks of opioid therapy allows for the most effective and efficient interventions available.
Getting Into Insurance? The Insurance Industry Outlook is Brighter than Ever
July 22, 2020
Over the last decade, the insurance industry has undergone dramatic changes that have catapulted it to the forefront of the American consciousness, driven by advancements in technology, shifts in consumer demand and growth in creative advertising. Now the last several months have brought a tidal wave of new changes upon us, and forced the industry to innovate and operate in ways we never thought possible.
Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal (MSPRP) User Guide Updates and MSP Portal Enhancements
July 17, 2020
3 MIN READKeep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization. This regulatory update is for informational purposes only, and provides some key highlights on state initiatives that may impact the Medicare Set-Aside services Genex provides.