As we wrap up our Inside Workers’ Comp series for the year, we thought we’d leave you with a positive podcast — a bonus extra from our inspirational case study video: “Phoenix Rising: Changing Course After Tragedy.” In this exclusive interview, former flight paramedic Derek Boehm goes into extensive detail about his daring rescue on a mountain cliff after a helicopter crash, the psychological challenges he faced in coping with the loss of his flight partners and the Genex case manager who guided him on his road to recovery.
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Overview of the 2019 Texas Department of Insurance Workers’ Compensation Network Report Card
The Texas Department of Insurance recently released its annual Workers’ Compensation Network Report Card. The 2019 Report Card includes medical cost and utilization measures for 17 workers’ compensation health care networks (HCNs), including the Coventry HCN, First Health HCN, and several other HCNs supported by Coventry. Various measures were calculated for injuries occurring between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018.
Mitchell l Genex Acquires CompAlliance, Expanding and Enhancing Managed Care Services
Deal to provide more robust medical cost containment and clinical solutions for workers' compensation industry.
Mitchell | Genex Acquires CompAlliance, Expanding and Enhancing Managed Care Services
Deal to provide more robust medical cost containment and clinical solutions for workers' compensation industry San Diego, CA - De
Medicare Secondary Payer Updates
Miscellaneous Medicare Secondary Payer Clarifications and a Reminder for Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) Responsible Reporting Entities (RREs) Regarding Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) Reporting
A Fresh Look at Automotive Refinishing: Data, Trends and What to Look for in 2020
While the complexity of vehicle technology continues to explode, automotive paint processes seem to have remained relatively stagnant since the advent of waterborne base coats and the introduction of three-stage coatings on some luxury vehicles. There is, however, more to the world of automotive refinishing than meets the eye, and several manufacturers are introducing the next wave of refinish disruption.
Pharmacy Nurse – When specialized attention is what’s needed
Workers’ comp pharmacy costs represent approximately 18% of total medical spend. That translates to $5 billion in pharmacy spend nationwide.1 Most employers and payors utilize Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) which offer an excellent line of defense in managing these ever-increasing pharmacy costs. But PBMs, by design, only manage the pharmacy related aspects of a claim. What if you could extend the reach of your PBM by combining it with the knowledge, care and one-on-one delivery model used in case management? With a pharmacy nurse, you can.