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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: When to Use Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE) in Workers’ Compensation Claims

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Complex claims often come with uncertainty. A well-timed Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) can bring clarity, but only if used with purpose. Done right, an FCE helps move claims forward. Used too early or without clear direction, it can stall progress or increase costs.

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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: The Importance of Specialty Solutions for Workers' Compensation

3 MIN READ

Discover the importance of specialty programs in workers' comp. Partner with Apricus for streamlined care, better outcomes and expert management.
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Ask The Pharmacist: Exploring Drug Market Exclusivity and Generic Availability

4 MIN READ

When drugs are first introduced, they are made available as brand name only for differing lengths of time depending on the particular drug. Individuals often want to know when a generic will be released for the brand name medications to hopefully reduce the price of the medication. To better understand this, it is important to first know the process behind bringing a new drug to market.
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Ask The Pharmacist: Pharmacokinetic Changes that Occur in Older Adults

3 MIN READ

Understanding of age-altered pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes can assist in medication selection, as well as dosing adjustments for older patients that can avoid unexpected medication reactions and effects.
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Ask The Pharmacist: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use

3 MIN READ

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a safe and cost-effective option for managing opioid addiction. This method is typically applied along with counseling and other support and involves the use of methadone or buprenorphine and sometimes naltrexone.

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Ask The Pharmacist: Cardiovascular Effects of NSAIDs, Opioids & Other Workers' Comp Medications

4 MIN READ

Are there cardiovascular considerations related to common medications used in workers’ comp? There can be. Here are some heart-related side effects or precautions for three of the top therapeutic classes in workers’ compensation.
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Ask The Pharmacist: Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP)

3 MIN READ

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) are electronic databases designed to track and monitor controlled substance dispensing. These databases are run at the state level, and the main intent of such programs is to screen for suspected drug diversion (i.e., using drugs for illegal purposes such as selling prescribed medications for profit) and abuse.
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Prescriptions for High Drug Costs

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Drugs prices continue to drive higher claims costs.