Topical creams are becoming part of the mix of pain treatment options as doctors look for alternatives to addictive opioids.
Why are U.S. prescription drug prices so much higher than in other developed nations—and what is the government doing about it? A new executive order from the White House could shake up how brand-name drugs are priced and reimbursed, with potential ripple effects across auto and workers’ comp. But is it really a game-changer, or just another attempt at reducing drug costs? Brian Allen, VP of Government Affairs breaks down the executive order and what it could mean for work comp and auto.
Topical analgesics—medications applied directly to the skin—are commonly used to manage pain in workers’ compensation claims involving injuries like sprains, strains or muscle aches. While these medications offer targeted relief and are often seen as safer alternatives to opioids, they also present rising cost concerns.
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At a large insurance carrier, adjusters were manually tracking utilization review (UR) determinations and cross-referencing them with incoming medical bills, often across multiple claims. Their traditional manual approach to UR was time-consuming, prone to human error and made it difficult to catch when providers billed for services that had previously been denied or exceeded the authorized limits. As a result, they paid for non-authorized treatments and lost productivity as their adjusters had to spend valuable time on administrative tasks instead of higher-priority responsibilities.