Alternative therapies are mentioned often by participants in the workers compensation sector trying to manage injured workers' pain while shifting away from the industry's dependence on opioids — and acupuncture is the talk of the town.
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Opioids Situation Improves, But Workers’ Comp Pharmacy Faces New Challenges
Nikki Wilson, Pharm.D./MBA, discusses some of the particular challenges for pharmacies in the face of the nation's ongoing opioid epidemic and offers insight on how to handle them.
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A new series of reports from Enlyte analyzing pharmacy spend and utilization data from 2022 reveals that topicals have surpassed opioids in overall cost, though pharmacy costs and utilization have remained relatively stable.
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Managing Crisis Events at the Workplace
Following a crisis event, it’s normal for employees to need time to recover emotionally.
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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Shortages and Rising Costs Influence on Home Health in Workers’ Comp
Discover how specialty solutions address home health shortages & rising costs in workers’ comp. Learn how injured employees receive compassionate care.
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Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions: Q2 2023
Average wholesale used vehicle prices softened from their April peaks in May and into June. Retail used vehicle sales and Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continue to be well below pre-pandemic levels.