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IAIABC 105th Convention
The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) is an association of workers’ compensation jurisdictional regulators and industry professionals that finds solut
Providing a Lifeline to Flood Victims
Genex case manager Lisa Dykhoff travels 700 miles to help those affected by Oklahoma natural disasterAs most of us watch the
Blinded by the Light: The Impact of Advances in Headlamp Technology on Auto Claims
Automotive headlamp technology has progressed tremendously over the past twenty years, rapidly moving beyond sealed beam and halogen headlamp assemblies. The early 2000’s saw the introduction of the first Xenon/HID systems that used pressurized gas to create a brighter and more expansive field of vision for drivers. Such technology was only available as an option on high-end luxury vehicles such as the Mercedes S Class and the BMW 7 Series.
10 REASONS TO INCLUDE A PHARMACY NURSE IN YOUR WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM
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A recent survey of public health experts predicted 650,000 people could die from opioid misuse within the next 10 years.¹ Public health spending is falling short, medication-assisted treatment is too rare, and the worst drug overdose epidemic in U.S. history is culling our labor force. Rising medical costs and the opioid epidemic aren’t new trends to our industry, and while there are many beneficial tools being implemented to address these issues there is also one you may be less familiar with – a pharmacy nurse.
Defining Formularies & Step Therapy Medications
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HealthCare.gov defines a formulary as, a list of prescription drugs covered by a prescription drug plan offering prescription drug benefits. Typically, a “prior authorization” for coverage is needed when a medication is not listed on the formulary or requires step therapy. Management of the formulary is often maintained by a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), such as First Script. Meaning, when a medication is not on a formulary, First Script would start the prior authorization process to get approval for payment of the medication.
From Tragedy to Triumph
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Catastrophic Case ManagementMeet Charlene Ramsey, RN, BSN, CCMWhen Charlene Ramsey, RN, BSN, CCM, is assigned to a case, injured employees are getting
Shouldering Responsibility
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Julie Wilcox, RN, MSN, BSN, CRNA, is a field case manager with an extensive three-decade career in nursing which includes pediatrics, obstetrics and education. She uses her exceptional clinical background to guide injured employees from debilitating injuries to return to work.