Insights
StateWatch: Bill Review July 2019
4 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.
Understanding Brand & Generic Utilization and Cost
3 MIN READ
In 2018, First Script realized a 0.6% increase in generic utilization.1 Generic medications contain the same active ingredient and approved indications as their brand name counterparts. An increase of 0.6% might not seem like a lot; however, when the difference in cost per script is considered, it is easy to see why a shift in favor of generic use is a win and can be a big cost saver.
StateWatch: Bill Review July 2019
4 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.
Changing Workforce: What to Do Now Before Your Best Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster Retires
4 MIN READ
Preparing for retirement typically means contributing to a 401K, figuring out your cost of living and deciding what you’re going to do with your time once you aren’t occupied 40 hours per week. But for insurance companies, preparing for retirement has taken on a whole new meaning.
What is an MCO?
3 MIN READ
More often than not clients will ask the question: What is an MCO? Well isn’t that a loaded question? If we take it at face value, a Managed Care Organization (MCO) is an organization that manages care. Like Coventry, who manages all types of “care” injured workers seek to get on the road to recovery. However, usually the question has more to do with State Certified Managed Care Programs, commonly referred to as MCOs. From there it gets clear as mud. While the general category of state certified programs may be commonly referred to as MCOs, when you get into the state specifics you won’t find it to be that easy.
The Power of Streamlined IT Investment: Simplifying Claims Technology Implementation
4 MIN READ
This is the fourth article in a seven-part series that highlights how technology and solution integration can result in improved claim outcomes. Click to read the first, second and third articles in the series. In the past decade or so, the world has undergone tremendous technological transformation. For example, in 2008, only 139 million smartphones were sold, compared to 1.56 billion in 2018, according to Statista.
Is Your Collision Repair Facility Ready for Electric Vehicles?
Some automakers are staking their futures on electric vehicles (EVs). General Motors announced it will launch twenty new, completely electric vehicles by 2023. VW plans to build 22 million electric cars in ten years. Daimler plans to offer an electrified variant for every model in its portfolio.