Moving Beyond the Buggy Whip
Why CPT codes may be irrelevant in a functional restoration program
By Mark Pew
More stories
Substance Misuse Recovery Network
For all the progress our nation has made in reducing opioid prescriptions, misuse of these powerful analgesics remains an intractable problem.
In a Hazy Election, Marijuana Is a Clear Winner
Voters in several states approved ballot measures to expand legalization of marijuana.
Evzio Naloxone Auto-Injectors Discontinued
Learn how this could affect the workers' compensation and auto casualty industries.
Business Insurance: Lack of guidelines complicates COVID-19 care
Evidence-based medicine is a mainstay in the workers compensation industry, and those aiming to treat workers with COVID-19 are relying on an
Look for a Broken Spirit, Not Just a Broken Bone
When someone gets hurt on the job, the workers’ compensation system is often adept at zeroing in on an injury and delivering timely care. But that well-intentioned focus on a patient’s physical bruises can make it easy to miss the mental ones, which might be harder to spot. Today, a comprehensive approach that identifies and meets an injured worker’s needs is more important than ever because the coronavirus pandemic is blanketing everyday life with added stresses that threaten to imperil a worker’s recovery.
FDA Approves Veklury (Remdesivir) for Treatment of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Learn about how the approval may affect the workers' compensation industry.