This edition of RxInformer continues to monitor evolving trends in workers’ comp, from escalating costs in durable medical equipment (DME), using digital strategies to drive positive patient engagement, an increase in occupational lung disease, and more.
A White House Executive Order to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana may introduce significant implications for clinical research, drug development, and downstream utilization.
A review of strategies to help ignite desirable behaviors in injured workers and encourage active participation in recovery, including practical tips and metrics for achieving tangible results.
Unfamiliarity with workers’ comp is one of the biggest barriers to recovery for injured worker patients. How can we use meaningful engagement to help them navigate the system?
These diseases are infrequent in workers' comp, but they can incur significant costs as these diseases are often present for life, requiring ongoing monitoring, treatment, and medication.
Healthesystems’ Sandy Shtab examines key workers’ comp policy trends, from PBM regulation and AI oversight to marijuana rescheduling and injured worker engagement.
More complex and costly claims have become a persistent issue in workers’ compensation. See what drives longer claim duration and higher costs and how to mitigate risk factors.
While the global cancer burden continues to rise, the risk and impact of occupational cancers can vary significantly depending on the nature of the exposure and the affected workforce. For payers who are impacted, the costs can be substantial.
New presumptions in workers’ comp are making it easier for workers to qualify for benefits related to mental injury, including PTSD, as well as certain cancers and other conditions.
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RxInformer
Since 2010, the semi-annual RxInformer clinical journal has been a trusted source of timely information and guidance for workers’ comp payers on how best to manage the care of injured worker claimants and plan for the challenges that lay ahead. The publication is an important part of Healthesystems’ proactive approach to advocating for quality care of injured workers while managing the costs associated with treatment.
