Topical creams are becoming part of the mix of pain treatment options as doctors look for alternatives to addictive opioids.
PPP loans have helped nearly 19,700 auto repair businesses protect an estimated 133,000 jobs, according to an SBA report discussed in this article. The deadline to apply for those loans has been extended to August 8.
The stress of the coronavirus pandemic may cause mental health-related workers compensation claims to rise, particularly among health care wo
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a variety of security challenges for companies and individuals around the world.
Workers’ comp professionals rely on the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) to help guide the return-to-work process for injured employees. And one of the ways ODG has helped boost this effort is through its Treatment Analyzer on Outcomes or TAO Index. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Mariellen Blue joins us to explain the ins and outs of TAO.
The economic impacts associated with COVID-19 have been far-reaching and headline-grabbing: “Record levels of unemployment”, “Shuttered businesses”, “Idled and furloughed workers”. Economists have struggled to predict “What’s next?” (both short and long-term) amid an ever-shifting backdrop of varying virus case numbers, differing public policy/governmental responses, and unsettled consumer demand.
The independent medical exam is a valuable tool to move claims forward. But even the slightest error in the review process can make a big difference. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Donna Bradshaw, vice president of IME services at Genex, explains why a strong quality assurance (QA) program is vital to any IME service.