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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Reclaim Control Over Specialty Costs
As specialty services become a major driver of rising expenses, effective management of medical costs requires a thoughtful, strategic approach. Based on data from internal calculations, these services now account for an astounding $6.4 billion annually in workers’ compensation medical spend, representing over 22% of total medical costs for many organizations.
Revolutionizing Specialty Services Management
Managing specialty services claims is a balancing act. Claims handlers juggle injured employee care with a heavy administrative workload—often coordinating across multiple vendors, tracking service timelines and addressing unexpected issues.
Stop the Specialty Service Spiral
The ability to effectively manage specialty services across multiple vendors can significantly impact your workers’ comp program’s operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. However, many payers find themselves dealing with unnecessary time drains and administrative headaches caused by an outdated, fragmented approach to coordinating specialty care that risks both cost-effectiveness and quality.
National Comp Conference & Tradeshow
National Comp is the only national conference devoted to Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management Professionals.
Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Ensure Effective Care for Injured Employees Affected by Extreme Heat
In the face of intensifying climate conditions, many heat-related injuries like heat stroke, exhaustion, or dehydration require prompt and specialized intervention, said Enlyte’s Melissa Martinez, RN, BSN, clinical operations manager for the nurse triage program ClinicalCare24. This includes quick diagnosis and treatment measures.
On the Hot Seat: Political Uncertainty Clouds Heat-Related Work Injury Measures
Heat-related work injuries are a growing concern in workers’ comp, but are lawmakers keeping up? This Enlyte Envision episode explores the regulatory and clinical sides of the issue — from proposed OSHA rules and state legislation to practical steps employers can take to protect workers and stay compliant, indoors and out.