Ask the Pharmacist: Generic Equivalent
4 MIN READ
Are there times when it’s better to dispense a brand drug instead of its generic equivalent? Before answering that it would be good to briefly review some basic information regarding the differences between brand name and generic medications.
Catastrophic Claims Often Require Nuanced Solutions
8 MIN READ
In workers’ compensation, catastrophic injuries transpire with relatively low frequency. When they do occur, however, payers demand an all-hands-on-deck approach that calls upon specialized experts to manage specific aspects of these complicated claims.
What Do We Know About Post-COVID Conditions?
4 MIN READ
Post-COVID conditions is the CDC term used to describe health issues that persist more than four weeks after a person is first infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. The exact cause of and risk factors for developing post-COVID conditions are not yet fully understood.
The PAID Act is Coming to Medicare—Are You Ready?
In December 2020, an act was signed into law, which will change the way some reporting entities coordinate Medicare benefits. This PAID Act will go into effect before year's end, but CMS is busy preparing for the change. In today’s podcast, Deborah Robinson-Stewart, joins us to explain.
Best Practices for Supporting Mental Health in Comp
9 MIN READ
There’s a heightened awareness in our industry on how psychosocial factors impact an injured employee’s recovery. But what’s the best way to approach and address these issues? In the fourth and final installment of our mental health in comp podcast series, we ask Nikki Wilson and Tammy Bradly to share some best practices.
Best Practices for Supporting Mental Health in Comp
There’s a heightened awareness in our industry on how psychosocial factors impact an injured employee’s recovery. But what’s the best way to approach and address these issues?
Channeling Your Inner Resilience to Foster Return to Work and Productivity
6 MIN READ
No one is without misfortune and setbacks in life, but one could argue that some seem to face more challenges than others. Take the beloved Peanuts character, Charlie Brown. Charlie’s life seems to be filled with constant defeat, yet he keeps forging ahead, and even celebrates the occasional “win.”