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Workers' Comp Article

Specialty Solutions Spotlight: How Physical Therapy Clinical Guidelines Help Drive Faster Recovery and Lower Claim Costs

3 MIN READ

Physical therapy (PT) plays a central role in recovery. But without clear targets, treatment can easily extend longer than necessary, delaying return to work and increasing costs. That’s where clinical guidelines come in. They provide benchmarks for treatment progression, expected visit counts, and documentation standards—all critical elements needed to ensure appropriate care, reduce friction, and keep claims moving forward.
Workers' Comp Article

How Naloxone Can Help Fight the Opioid Crisis

3 MIN READ

As the U.S. looks for ways to stem the opioid crisis, one major strategy that has emerged is the use of naloxone to counteract opioid overdoses. The FDA’s recent approval of the generic form of Narcan®, which is the first generic formulation for naloxone nasal spray, provides another avenue to reverse the impact of the opioid crisis.
Workers' Comp Blog

Morphine Equivalent Dose (MED) Continues to Decline

3 MIN READ

In 2018 Coventry’s pharmacy benefit management solution, First Script®, saw a 7.8% decrease in average MED per prescription for its retail and mail-order channels. This was the largest decrease in the last 5 years across First Script’s retail and mail-order programs. In addition, there was a reduction in the percentage of opioid scripts with greater than or equal to 90 MED. To better understand why this is important let’s answer a few questions.
Workers' Comp Blog

Top Therapeutic Classes by Age of Claim in 2018

1 MIN READ

In this video blog we discuss the types of medications utilized by ill or injured workers can vary depending on the age of the claim and differences in claim population. Understanding the most-utilized types of medications in younger vs. older claims can help guide decision-making and aid in identifying opportunities for intervention that can lead to better overall outcomes. Click the video below to learn more.
Workers' Comp Article

Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace Using the Case Manager Approach

4 MIN READ

Mental health has traditionally been considered a pariah in workers’ compensation claims management. The old way of thinking is that when psychological issues enter the picture, claim costs spin out of control and return-to-work delays soar.
Workers' Comp Article

Changing Consumer Expectations: Lessons from Home Delivery Services

5 MIN READ

How can the workers' compensation industry learn from other industries in the age of automation and technology? In this article, we will explore the shift to home delivery services and how this shift is relevant to the workers' compensation industry and prescription delivery services.
Workers' Comp Blog

Will Naloxone Become Available for Purchase without a Prescription?

2 MIN READ

Today, there are two prescription products for use by laypersons. Namely, auto-injector (Evzio®) and intranasal (Narcan® Nasal Spray) naloxone. While they can be administered by someone outside of the healthcare profession, they are only obtainable with a prescription. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) believes an over the counter (OTC) version may remove barriers for obtaining naloxone, particularly for people who are not under the care of a physician or who may be hesitant to admit to issues with opioid abuse.
Workers' Comp Case Study

Heart of Case Management Awards 2019

5 MIN READ

Across the nation, case managers at Genex Services make life-changing impacts on injured employees on a daily basis.