Part One of Coventry’s 2017 Drug Trends Series reported the largest drop in Morphine Equivalent Dose (MED) in the last three years. As an indicator of increased chances for adverse outcomes, including death from overdose, these and other inroads are essential in the effort to curtail opioid misuse. To learn more about MED and its impact watch our latest video blog.
Overall U.S. LOR for Q1 2021 remained stable compared to Q1 2020, with an increase of only 0.1 days. Since COVID’s impact on 2020 LOR was most evident in April’s increases, we may see a larger difference when analyzing LOR next quarter.
For more than six decades, innovators have attempted to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI). That dramatic growth has only accelerated over the last year due, in part, to the pandemic and a “new reality”. According to one report, 87% of carriers are now spending in excess of $5 million annually on these technologies, which is more than in the banking and retail sectors.
I am honored to join Teach for America's San Diego regional board of directors and support the organization's ongoing efforts to ensure that all children receive an equal opportunity to learn, grow, influence and lead.
There’s a heightened awareness in our industry on how psychosocial factors impact an injured employee’s recovery. But what’s the best way to approach and address these issues? In the fourth and final installment of our mental health in comp podcast series, we ask Nikki Wilson and Tammy Bradly to share some best practices.
There’s a heightened awareness in our industry on how psychosocial factors impact an injured employee’s recovery.
No one is without misfortune and setbacks in life, but one could argue that some seem to face more challenges than others. Take the beloved Peanuts character, Charlie Brown. Charlie’s life seems to be filled with constant defeat, yet he keeps forging ahead, and even celebrates the occasional “win.”
