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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StateWatch Summer 2016
Genex Services Acquires IME Leader Med-Eval
Agreement expands Genex's independent medical exams offering WAYNE, PA – June 1, 2016 – Genex Services, a leader
Genex's Patricia McFall Wins Case in Point Platinum Award
Case management prize is one of industry's highest honorsWAYNE,
Nurses Week 2016
Case Management in Workers' Comp - What It Takes
WorkCompWire: Cathy Glade: Relieving the Adjuster's Burden Through Automated Technology
In her article, "Relieving the Adjuster’s Burden Through Automated Technology," Cathy Glade, RN, discusses how automation can streamline workers’ compensation claims by reducing administrative tasks for adjusters. She emphasizes that integrating automated systems facilitates quicker communication between adjusters and case managers, enabling timely interventions and more efficient claim resolutions.
Utilization Review: Addressing the Issues
Utilization review has received its share of criticism in workers’ compensation. In this edition of Inside Workers’ Comp, Genex’s Todd Andrew answers the tough questions regarding UR and explains why it’s a valuable component in the industry.