Insights
The Black Car Fund Delivers the Future of Benefits to Independent Workers Today
How do you provide a safety net for over 100,000 workers who are not your employees without their contact information? For nearly two decades, The Black Car Fund (The Fund) has found a way through innovative solutions and remaining relevant with the changing times.
Five Initial Evaluation Issues That May Delay Return to Work
You only get one chance to make a first impression. This common phrase is especially true in establishing a positive relationship between an injured employee and the treating physician in a workers' compensation case.
High Impact Drug Class Trends in 2018
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Compared with opioids, other high impact drug classes like topicals, compound kits, combo packs, and specialty medications, represent proportionately low volume. However, they can be associated with exponentially significant costs. Recognizing the trends related to such cost drivers can help promote clinically-appropriate savings.
Five Questions with Assured Research President William Wilt on What’s Trending in Auto and Workers’ Comp Today
We sat down with William Wilt, president of P&C industry research firm Assured Research, to explore what’s trending in the auto casualty and workers’ compensation industry today.
Beyond the Status Quo
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We have been conditioned to expect that “best” equates to positive, desired results. Whether in sports, business or healthcare – we strive beyond good or better and desire the “best.” But implementing accepted status quo best practices doesn’t guarantee optimum results. History is scattered with epic examples of “best” induced stagnation or worse outcomes.
Four Essential Investments for Improved Collision Repair Efficiency
What are the investments you can make in your repair shop to produce more in the same amount of time? David Stringfield, of Auto Masters Fleet Services Inc., weighed-in on his operational secrets for efficiency in an article by Ratchet+Wrench.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Trends in 2018
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Opioid dependence and abuse are prevalent and continue to be a concern in our society and the workers’ compensation population. Medication-assisted treatment using methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone along with counseling and other support is one of the options for managing opioid use disorder. Analyzing the trends within our data related to these types of medications can provide valuable additional insight into the prevalence of evidence-based and guideline-supported approaches related to overall opioid strategy.