Overall Opioid Costs and Utilization is Down
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Overall opioid cost and utilization continue to drop, due in part to market, societal, and regulatory influences, and the trend is expected to continue.
Improving Outcomes in the Face of Natural Disasters
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Throughout the year, various natural disasters grip the United States, from devastating hurricanes to massive wildfires. In response, many regions often declare states of emergency to provide relief to those affected by the disasters. Beyond the damage to the environment, personal property and most importantly, people, the impact of natural disasters often reverberates throughout the workers’ compensation industry.
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Brand and Generic Trends in Managed and Unmanaged Populations
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Regulars at Costco know the Kirkland name well. The in-house brand offers a generic equivalent for a range of products the warehouse chain’s deal-seeking customers are after.
Top Therapeutic Classes by Cost and Utilization
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Therapeutic classes falling within the top 10 most utilized and costly categories had some interesting, although not altogether unsurprising, movement. View out our latest video blog which addresses some of the changes and trends seen for the top ten drug classes both in- and out-of-network.
How Pharmacy Management Drives Better Claims Outcomes
When we look at the entire claim lifecycle, many important points stand out along the way. What type of care is the injured worker receiving? What support does he or she have throughout? What successes or problems occurred at various steps? When a claim is prolonged for many months and even years, it can be difficult to see the whole picture.
Managed vs. Unmanaged — A View Into All Pharmacy Transactions and the Differences Between Their Claim Populations
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The next time you look up at the night sky and marvel at the countless stars consider this: For all the things you can see, there is far more you cannot. Most of our universe is filled with dark matter and dark energy. The stars, planets, and moons make up less than 5 percent of what’s out there. It’s a reminder that what isn’t evident can still be important. The same dichotomous view exists within the pharmacy space. There are many transactions we can see at a glance yet a still sizable number that are meaningful even though they’re not always readily apparent.