Insights
Ask The Pharmacist: Managing Benzodiazepine Tapering in Injury Claims
3 MIN READ
Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are frequently prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms—conditions that often follow workplace injuries or motor vehicle accidents. But prolonged BZD use can disrupt recovery and delay return to function. That’s why careful, proactive management is essential.
Mental Health Is the Hidden Factor Delaying Recovery
2 MIN READ
In workers’ comp, not all injuries are visible. Case managers play a critical role in spotting hidden mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma that can delay recovery.
Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights Q2 2025
Claims frequency for repairable, collision-damaged battery electric vehicles (BEVs) fell for the first time in the U.S.—dropping to 2.92% last quarter, a decrease of 7%. This decline coincided with a 6.3% reduction in new BEV purchases compared to Q2 2024 despite record-breaking sales earlier in the year. Consumer demand is being tested as federal tax incentives are set to expire in September while discounts for electrified options reached an all-time high of nearly $8,500 per automobile by the end of the quarter.
Top 10 Essential Factors to Consider When Choosing a Medical Records Summarization Vendor
2 MIN READ
When entrusting a vendor with your medical records summarization needs, speed will get you a quick summary but integrating clinical insight with AI processes is a necessity to support defensible, well-informed claims decisions. The right vendor understands how AI cannot replace human insight and leverages both to help protect your organization from costly errors.
Accelerating Recovery: The Case for Direct Physical Therapy Access in Workers’ Comp
Enlyte SVP Kim Radcliffe shares why direct physical therapy access should be a frontline strategy in workers’ comp. Learn how it reduces delays, lowers costs, and improves return-to-work outcomes.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: How Physical Therapy Clinical Guidelines Help Drive Faster Recovery and Lower Claim Costs
3 MIN READ
Physical therapy (PT) plays a central role in recovery. But without clear targets, treatment can easily extend longer than necessary, delaying return to work and increasing costs. That’s where clinical guidelines come in. They provide benchmarks for treatment progression, expected visit counts, and documentation standards—all critical elements needed to ensure appropriate care, reduce friction, and keep claims moving forward.
Delivering The Most-Favored Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients
2 MIN READ
Why are U.S. prescription drug prices so much higher than in other developed nations—and what is the government doing about it? A new executive order from the White House could shake up how brand-name drugs are priced and reimbursed, with potential ripple effects across auto and workers’ comp. But is it really a game-changer, or just another attempt at reducing drug costs? Brian Allen, VP of Government Affairs breaks down the executive order and what it could mean for work comp and auto.