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How COVID-19 Presumption Laws Might Affect the Workers' Compensation Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the discussion of presumption laws to the forefront, as states examine whether workers’ compensation should cover workers if they contract COVID-19 on the job. Many states have passed legislation or executive orders requiring insurers to cover essential workers who test positive for the virus. Depending on the state, the definition of “essential worker” might be limited to just healthcare and frontline workers, or it may include a wide range of occupations.
Introducing Networks 2.0: Part Four
The benefits that workers’ comp networks bring to employees, employers, and providers are clear. What’s most interesting is how networks are evolving to meet the needs of employers and patients. These next-generation networks often are tighter, specialty-focused, smaller — right-sized — networks that benefits providers by grouping together the best of the best.
The COVID-19 Ripple Effect
The global response to the coronavirus has affected all aspects of the claims ecosystem, revealing three early indicators that may have a long-lasting impact.
COVID-19 Affects Treatment in Kentucky and Texas
Kentucky delays medical treatment guidelines implementation and Texas suspends elective surgeries in some counties.
California DWC Publishes Draft Pharmacy Fee Schedule Rule
The California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) recently published a long-awaited draft pharmaceutical fee schedule rule.
The Changing Insurance Workforce: Trends and Tips for Adapting [Podcast]
We sat down with Mitchell Vice President of Product Management, Rebecca Morgan, to learn more about the changing insurance workforce and what claim