Filters
clear all
Filters
Topics
Industry
Type
Brand
Workers' Comp Article

What You Should Know About Commonly Abused Drugs

2 MIN READ

Substance misuse can derail recovery, extend return-to-work timelines, and complicate claims. For adjusters managing complex cases, knowing how commonly abused drugs affect the body, how long they stay detectable, and their associated risks is essential. Here's a practical guide to help you spot red flags and understand the implications.
WorkCompWire Article

WorkCompWire: How Outdated Imaging Equipment is Impacting Quality of Care and Claim Costs

Ted Smith discusses how outdated diagnostic imaging equipment affects care quality and drives up workers’ compensation claim costs—highlighting the importance of modern technology in improving outcomes and reducing inefficiencies
Workers' Comp Article

The Art of Creating a Physician Peer Review Panel: Contracting and Training

4 MIN READ

In part I of the series, we discussed the first steps of developing a physician peer review panel including determining candidates for the panel and some basic steps to credentialing, including validating state licenses, experience, knowledge and other factors.
Workers' Comp Article

StateWatch: Bill Review February/March 2019

2 MIN READ

Keep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization. This regulatory update is for informational purposes only, and provides some key highlights on state initiatives that may impact the bill review services Genex provides.
Workers' Comp Podcast

Demystifying the MSA

The Medicare Set‑Aside (MSA) is often used by payers to fund future accident-related treatment in workers' comp settlements. However, because of the complex nature of the MSA, too often employers will go the MSA route when there are better options available. In today’s Inside Workers’ Comp, Deborah Robinson-Stewart helps demystify the MSA and offers insight on when payers should incorporate this tool.
Workers' Comp Article

StateWatch: Bill Review February/March 2019

2 MIN READ

Keep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization. This regulatory update is for informational purposes only, and provides some key highlights on state initiatives that may impact the bill review services Genex provides.
Workers' Comp Article

State-Mandated Formulary Implementation: Four Key Considerations

8 MIN READ

The state-mandated formulary wave is poised to continue in 2019. In just the first month of the year, an additional three states published draft or final formulary rules (New York, Montana and Kentucky). These laws provide guidance on the prescribing of medications to injured workers and are effective in addressing major workers’ compensation issues.
Workers' Comp White Paper

Worksite Crisis Response

2 MIN READ

You don’t have to be physically injured to suffer a mental blow.