This includes planning with the adjuster and CAT case manager on the successive services, equipment, and supplies the injured individual needs upon discharge.
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Often seen as routine, foot and ankle injuries are among the most frequent and costly musculoskeletal claims in workers' compensation. Representing 10% to 15% of all claims, and up to 20% in high-risk sectors like construction, these injuries average $28,000 to $30,000 in combined medical and indemnity costs.
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Benzodiazepines (BZDs) are frequently prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and muscle spasms—conditions that often follow workplace injuries or motor vehicle accidents. But prolonged BZD use can disrupt recovery and delay return to function. That’s why careful, proactive management is essential.
In workers’ comp, not all injuries are visible. Case managers play a critical role in spotting hidden mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma that can delay recovery.