Is there a new concern related to Gabapentin use and serious breathing problems?
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In a drug safety communication from FDA Medwatch, the FDA warns about serious breathing difficulties related to the use of gabapentinoid (GabaP) medications in patients with other respiratory risk factors.1
Health Literacy’s Impact on Delayed Recovery
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This article is authored by guest blogger, Mariellen Blue, National Director of Case Management, Genex Services. Workers’ compensation professionals are seeing delayed recovery as an increased challenge in claims—as injured employees may not be progressing along a medically reasonable and expected time frame. However, it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly why the delay is occurring in order to address the issue.
New York Workers' Compensation Board says NO to Medicare hold harmless language in Section 32 Waiver Agreements
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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 Medicare Set-Aside services Genex provides.
New York Workers' Compensation Board says NO to Medicare hold harmless language in Section 32 Waiver Agreements
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On March 2, 2020, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) published Subject No. 046-372 which announced that the Board determined that it will no longer approve Section 32 waiver agreements that require a claimant to indemnify and/or hold the carrier harmless.
No doctor, no problem
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If you’ve had a medical appointment lately, it’s possible you didn’t see a doctor at all. For decades, the American medical system has been utilizing physician extenders including nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to assist with the rising demands of healthcare. In recent years, their role has expanded to be more autonomous, like having the ability to give diagnoses and write prescriptions. Pharmacists are also beginning to take on new roles. Retail stores with clinics inside and urgent care clinics are at the forefront of this new, convenient patient care.
Webinar: Aging Workforce, Medication Safety and Cyber Security
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1 MIN READOver the past 10 years, workers' compensation claim frequency has been steadily decreasing, but at the same time, severity has been on the rise and generally outpacing the decline in frequency.
Return to Work Program Benefits & Strategies
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Developing successful return to work (RTW) plans is instrumental to efficient and effective workers’ compensation claims management. Such initiatives integrate individual considerations for all injured employees that go beyond simply treating the initial injury, including comorbidities, psychosocial issues, light-duty options and pain management protocols.