Ask The Pharmacist: GLP-1 Drugs in Workers’ Compensation
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Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists medications, originally designed for diabetes management, have skyrocketed in popularity over the past year as effective drugs for weight loss and obesity.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Hospital Discharge Planning in Workers’ Comp
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Prior to leaving the hospital, injured employees need a well-organized plan to ensure a successful transition home. This plan should include arrangements for essential services like durable medical equipment (DME), home health care, transportation and diagnostic services, especially in cases involving complex injuries.
Ask The Pharmacist: Marijuana and Controlled Substance Classifications
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Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. This change follows a review requested by President Biden in 2022 and supported by medical and legal evaluations from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC). The rulemaking process will include public notice, comments and an administrative hearing before any final decision is made.
Return-to-work strategies for LGBTQ+ Injured Employees
Celebrate Pride Month by reflecting on the progress of LGBTQ+ equality and addressing health care disparities. Join Genex case manager Chikita Mann, MSN, RN, CCM, as she explores this crucial topic.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Emerging Workers' Comp Technology Trends
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Technology and workplace safety are coming together in exciting ways, leading to innovative changes in caring for injured employees and preventing workplace injuries. New technologies and trends in workers’ compensation are transforming how employers and employees handle claims, maintain safety at work, and support recovery.
Ask The Pharmacist: Urine Drug Testing in Workers’ Compensation
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Urine drug testing (UDT) plays an important role in workers’ compensation, serving as an essential tool for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to ensure safe and effective use of medications by injured employees.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: What to Look for in a Home Health Program
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Home health services play a vital role in aiding the recovery of injured employees who cannot independently care for themselves or need ongoing medical treatment after being discharged from the hospital.