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.
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Mitchell Collision Repair Industry Data: Q2 2018
The initial average appraisal value, calculated by combining data from all first and third-party repairable vehicle appraisals uploaded through Mitchell systems in Q2 2018, was $3,109, $31 more than this same period last year. The continued development suggests a final Q2 2018 average appraisal value of $3,140.
The Power of Perspective: Seeing the Full Picture of a Claim
Every decision matters when handling an auto casualty or workers’ compensation claim. A poor decision could cause a delay in helping an injured worker get back to work, while a well-informed choice could help an auto insurance claimant receive compensation for their injuries sooner rather than later.
Off Patent Medications & Drug Patent Expiration: Quarterly Drug Update
Managing pharmaceutical decisions in a claim can greatly impact the outcome of that claim, from recovery time to costs. Therefore, close monitoring of pharmacy changes and compliance updates is vital. In our previous quarterly update, we took a closer look at the utilization of generic drugs and 'me-too' medications.
New Hazards and Opportunities for Insurers in the Internet of Things
According to the famous futurist Ray Kurzweil, “we won’t experience 100 years of progress in the 21st century—it will be more like 20,000 years of progress.” We are at an incredibly important moment in time—one that I believe historians will look back on as a pivotal time in the advancement of technology and in the way humans interact with it.
Premiums Written: Q3 2018 Casualty Must-Reads
This quarter, Mitchell was featured in Claims Journal, where Vice President of Medical Management Services Jackie Payne shared insights into how precertification and utilization review play a role in workers’ compensation and present an effective method in the defense against rising medical costs.
Mitchell Issues Third Quarter 2018 Industry Trends Report
The Latest Technology Trends, Industry Insights, Data and Analyses on the Property & Casualty and Collision Repair Industries