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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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Accessing Quality Hearing Aids for Workers’ Comp Claims
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Explore the innovative digital transformation of New York's workers' compensation system with the NY Workers' Compensation Board's 2024 conference highlights. Discover how the OnBoard: Limited Release system modernizes processes, enhances efficiency, and improves outcomes for stakeholders through real-time data access and an adaptive electronic system.