Just like the novel coronavirus itself, the emergence of so-called long COVID has surprised both the patients who couldn’t shake their symptoms and the clinicians who have struggled to provide effective treatments. Now, as the U.S. looks to move past the pandemic, there remain unanswered questions about how this fallout from the virus might hamper some workers and for how long. These uncertainties could have important implications for workers’ compensation. By some measures, one in four patients who get COVID-19—even those with mild or asymptomatic cases—will experience subsequent symptoms that range from muscle and nerve pain to breathing difficulties to anxiety and depression. The scope of the challenge will require providers and employers to better understand the nature of the conditions, their origins, and the best paths for treatment. Watch this on-demand webinar to learn more about long COVID and the implications for workers and employers.
More stories
Mitchell | Genex Acquires CompAlliance, Expanding and Enhancing Managed Care Services
Deal to provide more robust medical cost containment and clinical solutions for workers' compensation industry San Diego, CA - De
Medicare Secondary Payer Updates
Miscellaneous Medicare Secondary Payer Clarifications and a Reminder for Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) Responsible Reporting Entities (RREs) Regarding Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) Reporting
A Fresh Look at Automotive Refinishing: Data, Trends and What to Look for in 2020
While the complexity of vehicle technology continues to explode, automotive paint processes seem to have remained relatively stagnant since the advent of waterborne base coats and the introduction of three-stage coatings on some luxury vehicles. There is, however, more to the world of automotive refinishing than meets the eye, and several manufacturers are introducing the next wave of refinish disruption.
Pharmacy Nurse – When specialized attention is what’s needed
Workers’ comp pharmacy costs represent approximately 18% of total medical spend. That translates to $5 billion in pharmacy spend nationwide.1 Most employers and payors utilize Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) which offer an excellent line of defense in managing these ever-increasing pharmacy costs. But PBMs, by design, only manage the pharmacy related aspects of a claim. What if you could extend the reach of your PBM by combining it with the knowledge, care and one-on-one delivery model used in case management? With a pharmacy nurse, you can.
Why We’re Thankful for Workers’ Comp
Thanksgiving is coming, which means it’s time for our favorite podcast of the year: What are You Thankful for in Workers’ Comp?
What Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications May Mean for Auto Insurers and Collision Repair Facilities
Not so long ago, a “collision warning system” was defined as nothing more than “honking your horn.” While that analogue system still has its place, it is limited in its preventive measures, not to mention its potential for misuse. Fortunately, advancements in ADAS technology (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) have greatly expanded our collision warning measures, but the industry has also been hard at work taking that technology a step further by enabling our cars to alert us—and each other—to real-time, dynamic information.