We haven’t reached mid-year 2019, and the United States has already experienced several severe weather events, including a polar vortex and many hail storms in the Midwest, massive flooding in the Northern Plains, and heavy El Niño rains in California.
The FDA has approved a non-opioid, percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulator device as an aid to reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms during detoxification.
Several states along the eastern seaboard have declared states of emergency and are, in some cases, ordering residents to evacuate in advance of the storm.
The National CPI for All Services, reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of August 2018, is 125.31 when adjusted to Q1 2006, which reflects a 0.9 percent increase since Q4 2017.
The National CPI for All Services reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of August 2018 is 125.31 when adjusted to Q1 2006, which reflects a 0.9 percent increase since Q4 2017.
Third party liability claims present unique difficulties for insurance carriers, as pressures from rising medical expenses, aggressive plaintiff attorneys, and restrictive legislation combine to form a challenging landscape. Many carriers are looking for ways to optimize their third party liability claim workflow for adjusters and claimants alike in an effort to build a competitive advantage and respond to the changing environment.