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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Exceeding Expectations…We Are All Consumers
With increased expectations for simple and worry-free service with every interaction, we need to strive towards providing a seamless case management experience to injured workers, providers, employers, and claims management staff.
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Aging Workforce, Medication Safety and Cyber Security in the Workers’ Compensation Industry
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Looking Ahead: 2020 Workers’ Compensation Predictions
The new decade has arrived and we are taking a look ahead at the regulatory and compliance trends we expect to hit the workers’ compensation market this year. Keep reading to find out our 2020 workers’ compensation predictions.
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The Future of Pain Therapy in Workers’ Compensation
As we move into a new decade, we continue to look for solutions to address the opioid crisis and discover alternative ways to treat pain. From a drug-therapy perspective, current alternatives to opioids include NSAIDs, anticonvulsants and occasionally certain antidepressants. Non-drug therapies include physical therapy, home exercise programs and electrical therapy treatments.
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What's the difference between a drug allergy and a side effect?
Drug allergies and side effects present differences that are often misunderstood. They are commonly discussed in overlapping terms that can understate the importance in how each should be managed (Eg. “I think I’m allergic to Aspirin, it upsets my stomach”).
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Disaster Recovery and Work Comp
In just the past few years, natural disasters have generated startling headlines and produced enormous challenges for many, including for workers’ compensation systems.