Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace Using the Case Manager Approach
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Early Arrival to Function
2 MIN READ
Meet Sara Fleming, RN, CCM. Sara Fleming’s extensive nursing career started in Great Britain and she has since earned licensure in three countries. She now calls the U.S. home and has nearly 25 years of case management experience under her belt. Working onsite for a major airline company, Fleming is recognized as the go-to case manager for helping injured employees recover in a timely manner.
How Long is a Filled Prescription Good For? Does the Medication Ever Go Bad?
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The expiration date indicates the time period the prescription drug can be expected to meet the claims of the Pharmacopeial monograph (information sheet provided with a medication), that it conforms to the recommended storage conditions. These dates are usually found on the manufacturer’s container and may be included on the prescription bottle label, depending on various state requirements.
Providing a Lifeline to Flood Victims
Genex case manager Lisa Dykhoff travels 700 miles to help those affected by Oklahoma natural disasterAs most of us watch the