When are Specialty Drugs, Biologics, and Biosimilars Used in Workers’ Compensation?
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For workers’ compensation, specialty drugs are prescribed to treat conditions either directly or indirectly related to workplace injuries or illnesses. Directly related conditions, such as HIV and hepatitis, might occur when individuals are exposed to contaminated material (i.e. those working in healthcare or emergency service settings). Indirectly related conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, are common, and the subsequent work disability and/or potential of being linked to this group of illnesses is significant. Other indirectly related conditions that could be compensable in workers’ compensation are those aggravated by a workplace injury, including multiple sclerosis. The impact specialty drugs will have on workers’ compensation claims will depend largely on the demographics of the insured population.
40 Years in Workers’ Comp: The Evolution of Technology in Medical Management
Last week, I shared news of Genex Services reaching a momentous milestone – 40 years serving the workers’ compensation industry.
The Difference Between Specialty Drugs, Biologics, and Biosimilars
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In the world of workers’ comp pharmacy benefit management, understanding generics vs. brand name drugs, narcotics, muscle relaxants, and compounds now seems relatively simple as compared with the latest pharmacy terminology: specialty drugs, biologics, and biosimilars. These terms are making the headlines with increased frequency, and while some think they are interchangeable, there truly are distinctions between them.
40 Years in Workers' Comp: Looking back on Our Industry's Continuous Evolution
This month Genex Services is celebrating its 40th anniversary, a significant accomplishment in this industry. For our company and staff, it’s a momentous occasion and cause for celebration.
CMS Releases Version 2.8 of WCMSA Reference Guide
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Keep current with new legislation and its potential effect on your organization.
Topical Trend Differences: Understanding Drug Mix
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Topical medication cost and utilization continue to decrease in the managed population. However, in the unmanaged space we continue to see year-over-year increases in both cost and utilization. Understanding the differences in the types of topical medications dominating each space can help us to target pharmaceutical management strategies that weed out price opportunists and ensure the most appropriate care.
Making the Case for Nurse Case Managers
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Nurse case managers play an influential role in an injured worker’s recovery, but if someone asked you, “What do nurse case managers do?” in more detail, what would you say? For National Case Management Week, we spoke with Mitchell Nurse Case Managers, Donna Battle, RN, BSN; and Sandra Sanders, RN, BSN, and Mitchell Medical Director, Dr. Zenia Cortes who shared their thoughts on the field of workers’ compensation case management.