First Script saw continued decreasing opioid trends across our retail and mail-order programs in 2019, even while overall prescription trends saw a slight upward shift in utilization per claim and cost per claim. Even with these changes, opioids remain the #1 therapeutic class by usage and cost, however, 2019 marked the largest reduction of the last 5 years in the percentage of opioid scripts with greater than or equal to 90 MED. View the video blog here.
More stories
PC360
In the News
The Changing Role of Utilization Review in Workers’ Comp
Workers' Comp
Article
5 Ways Apricus Referrals Help Adjusters Move Specialty Claims Forward
Specialty referrals can slow a claim when each service requires a different vendor, contact, update and bill.
Insurance Journal
Article
Turn Data Into Action: Jim Harris
Workers' Comp
Article
5 Ways to Double Your Productivity Gains from Referral Engine
Double-digit productivity gains in claims operations are achievable, but rarely fully captured. The difference comes down to execution.
Risk & Insurance
Article
Is Workers’ Comp’s Golden Era Transitioning to a New Normal? Three Threats that Could Reshape the Market
Workers' Comp
Podcast