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Ask The Pharmacist: Topical vs. Systemic Pain Medication

… conditions. According to a pain study conducted in 2016 among adults in the United States, an estimated 20.4% (50 million) suffer with chronic pain and 8% (19.6 million) have high-impact … delivery and formulations have been developed. Topical administration of medication offers an alternative to oral drugs for a smaller number of approved uses. They are locally applied to an affected body area or joint on the skin surface and may be freer of side effects due to their …
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Ask The Pharmacist: Biologics and Approved Biosimilar Drugs in Workers’ Compensation

… to and has no clinically meaningful differences in terms of safety or effectiveness from an existing FDA-licensed (approved) reference product.” Once biosimilars are approved by the FDA, … are to brands. It is important to note, however, that the standards and requirements to become an FDA-approved interchangeable biosimilar are different from becoming an FDA-approved generic. Many new biologics and biosimilars are likely to hit the market in …
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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Shortages and Rising Costs Influence on Home Health in Workers’ Comp

… employer impacts. When the average cost of  a 3-day hospital stay is around $30,000  offering an extra dollar an hour for home health services post-surgery may be cheaper overall and lead to a better outcome … with a request for a Registered Nurse (RN) for 24 hours a day for three weeks after a surgery an experienced  specialty program  like Apricus might determine that 12 hours with a Licensed …
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Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Prosthetic Services in Workers’ Comp

… Nature of Prosthetics In many cases, because of the nature of a catastrophic injury like an amputation, the injured employee has already been sent to the hospital. Typically, a prosthetic service provider will be brought on early in the process to work with an Apricus specialty care coordinator to begin communicating with key stakeholders. This may … Apricus can help sort through the myriad of choices to identify the devices that best meet an injured individual’s needs. Here’s what to look for when choosing a prosthetic service …
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How Adjuster Workspace Is Driving Simplified Workflows

… remote roles. When it comes to claims, it is hard for new adjusters to see the big picture in an easy, digestible way. When things seem to be in chaos, it's often challenging to see how to … employees a high sense of productivity, a win-win for all. Let’s take a current case scenario. An adjuster can have over 100 open cases at any given time, depending on the nature and size of … unreasonable warranting fee schedule and network discounts, is negotiation needed? Even an adjuster with years of experience can still find this task daunting and overwhelming given the …
News Release

Mitchell Releases Integrated Repair Procedures Now with Three Levels of Integration

… enhanced integration capabilities during the creation of estimates and repair plans, within an update to Mitchell Cloud Estimating. Initially released in early 2018 at the category level, … this latest update integrates OEM repair procedures and service information directly within an estimate. Mitchell's Integrated Repair Procedures (IRP) automatically searches for and … body/collision industry, reports that time spent researching OEM procedures before finalizing an estimate and repair plan can take two or more hours. IRP is designed to reduce much of that …
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Canadian Collision Summary: Q4 2017

… systems in Q4 2017, was $4,184, a $43 increase from Q4 2016. Factoring for development yields an anticipated increase to $4,229. Average Appraisal Values Severity Overall Average Appraisal … was $4,145, a $93 increase from the same period last year. Factoring for development yields an anticipated increase to $4,186, which represents a $134 increase from Q4 2016. Collision … compares the average appraisal make up as a percentage of dollars. These data points reflect an increase in parts and a slight decrease in labor when comparing Q4 2017 to the same period …
News Release

PA Governor Wolfe Signs First Ever Disaster Declaration on Opioids

… has decimated far too many communities, and gone on far too long.” The declaration contains an outline of 13 initiatives designed to save lives by increasing access to necessary care and treatment. Establishes an Opioid Command Center at the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Expands access to the … for hospitals and emergency departments to expand access to drug and alcohol treatment An excerpt from the Governor's press release explains why he chose these 13 steps: “I routinely …
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The Black Car Fund Delivers the Future of Benefits to Independent Workers Today

… model. Instead, it derives its funding from a 2.5 percent passenger-paid surcharge added on top of the fare. Over time it has enabled The Fund to become a self-insured and self-administered … According to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, an estimated ten percent of U.S. workers have full-time alternative employment arrangements such … the needs of drivers in the transportation industry in New York State , there remains an opportunity for other states to devise new ways of delivering benefits to independent workers …
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Premiums Written: Q3 2018 Casualty Must-Reads

… how precertification and utilization review play a role in workers’ compensation and present an effective method in the defense against rising medical costs. Below I’ve included a link to … Review in Workers’ Comp By Jackie Payne Medical expenses represent a significant piece of an employer’s workers’ compensation total cost of risk. Utilization review, starting with the precertification, presents an effective defense against rising medical costs. Appeared on ClaimsJournal.com Guest Post: Data …
News Release

Arizona Governor Signs Workers' Compensation Opioid Legislation

… of opioids to injured workers. The legislation expands the requirements for justifying when an opioid is appropriate for an injured worker. Those requirements include conducting a physical exam, performing a substance … and procedures for tapering and discontinuing the use of opioids, and a process for referring an injured worker for substance abuse or dependence treatment. The bill also amends the …
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Opioid Management in Workers’ Comp: Is Case Management the Missing Link?

… Review (CPR) has taken place. This means a pharmacist or peer physician has already conducted an evidence-based peer review of prescriptions and the prescriber’s treatment plan. This peer … typically include weaning or tapering. If the pharmacist or peer physician is unable to reach an agreement with the provider—or the provider agrees, but does not implement the changes, the case is referred for RCMI. In RCMI, a case manager (CM) arranges an onsite visit with the prescriber. The CM will take the peer-review report, sit down with the …
White Paper

Thinking Beyond the Hospital: A Comprehensive Guide to Hospital Discharge Planning for Workers’ Compensation

… Without the appropriate care and support, numerous factors can be costly and complicate an injured employee's recovery. A well-planned hospital discharge is vital in preventing … further health decline and increased health care costs. Hospital discharge planning is an integral part of the transition to a facility or home. Between the injured employee, the …
Conference

AASP Northeast Trade Show

… Northeast is an event that has been designed to specifically fit the needs of today’s automotive professionals … opportunities. The Mitchell team is excited to have a strong presence on the show floor, with an interactive exhibit featuring the latest Mitchell solutions for the collision repair industry …
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Mitchell Collision Repair Industry Data: Q1 2017

… development suggests a final Q1 2017 average appraisal value of $3,047, which represents an increase of the same quarter last year.   Average appraisal Comprehensive Losses In Q1 2017, … our servers was $3,018, compared to $2,966 in Q1 2016. Factoring for development produces an increase in the adjusted value to $3,059.   Mitchell Estimating Mitchell Estimating is an advanced estimating system, combining database accuracy, automated calculations, and repair …
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Ask The Pharmacist: Cosentyx and Its Place in Workers’ Comp

… Could Cosentyx serve as an effective treatment option for chronic autoimmune conditions within workers’ compensation?  … such as plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. Classified as an interleukin-17A (IL-17A) inhibitor, Cosentyx selectively binds to IL-17A. By blocking IL-17A, … that involve chronic joint pain, skin lesions and inflammation which can severely affect an individual’s ability to work. For employees who suffer from these conditions, treatment can …
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Enlyte Pharmacists Discuss a Changing Workers’ Comp Pharmacy Landscape

… pandemic. Amidst these changes, pharmacy benefit managers must constantly evolve to address an array of industry changes. In our final Enlytening Conversation our pharmacists discuss how … You know, there were changes as well, compounding pharmacy came in. And it's not much of an issue now because for the most part, you know, those problems have been solved. You get into … getting better every day, but that's certainly the environment. We're also starting to see an expansion of things like telehealth. The pandemic also drove a lot of that where all of a …
News Release

Enlyte and Mitchell Honored as American Business Awards® Winners

… — Enlyte and Mitchell , an Enlyte company, have been recognized by the American Business Association with two prestigious … winning entry for Achievement in Thought Leadership focused on establishing the company as an authoritative and influential industry steward. Enlyte achieved this through interviews, … leadership strategy has significantly advanced its market position, earning the company an esteemed place in industry conversations. Their comprehensive approach reflected in an …
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Top Six Benefits IoT Offers the Automotive Claims Industry

… seems custom-made to meet the needs of the insurance market. “What could be more useful to an insurance company than accurate, real-time data?” 2 Here’s a look at the potential advantages … By allowing claimants and insureds to take the initial photos or videos of an accident and send them directly to a carrier, the consumer is now directly connected to the … submitted through a mobile app as part of the first notice of loss, those images could provide an enormous amount of information for a given claim , without the need for a company to have to …
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Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q3 2016

… the same period the previous year (11.4 to 11.9) powered by a surge in claims frequency and an escalation of complex repairs. The regional results are very similar to those from the second quarter with the Southwest nearly two days longer than the U.S. average at 13.8 days, an increase of 1.3. While the Northeast generated the second longest LOR, it was flat versus … jump of .8 days while Oklahoma was flat, and the only state in the region to not experience an increase. Every state on the West Coast experienced an increase with California and Oregon at …
Case Study

Getting It Right Makes All the Difference

… A 47-year-old paraprofessional slipped and fell on an icy pavement, injuring her right foot. While X-rays showed no evidence of fracture or … plan and, in collaboration with the resolution manager, decided to transfer care to an orthopedic specialist. The physician immediately recommended an urgent MRI to rule out Achilles tendon rupture and confirmed diagnosis of tendinitis. These …
News Release

Texas Joins Ranks of States with Opioid Limits

… Authorizes a pharmacy or other dispenser, in an emergency situation to be defined by rule, to dispense or administer a controlled substance based on an oral prescription. Requires Schedule II drugs to be prescribed electronically by January 1, 2021, except in a defined emergency, with some exceptions. Adds an annual two-hour continuing education requirement for physicians, pharmacists and others …
Case Study

On the Right Track

… when a catastrophic injury occurs. She is known to answer calls no matter the hour to ensure an injured worker gets on the right track to functional restoration.   … a tremendous effort involving progress tracking, patient and spousal education and serving as an intermediary between all parties. To complicate issues, the man lives in rural Minnesota while … which required frequent transportation coordination. Aydt organized these efforts and set up an opioid weaning protocol to help the injured employee progressively halt pain medication use. …
Conference

Midwest Collision Repair Trade Show and Conference 2023

… Trade Show & Conference  assembles the five active Midwest state associations to deliver an exclusive trade show for business owners, managers and staff. This year, the show will … providing hands-on projects and training for collision repair technicians. There will be an education series taught by top vendors and iconic national presenters to inform participants on topics such as online …
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Empowering SSDI and SSI Beneficiaries: Ticket to Work Program

… looking for. View our informative video featuring Alyssa Tease, Ticket To Work Specialist, for an overview of the Ticket to Work program. Discover an explanation of the program, its benefits, and how it can be customized to align with your …
Conference

CARSTAR National Conference

… The CARSTAR National Conference 2022 is an event hosted by North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated … serving as the perfect backdrop for this iconic event. Be sure to check out Mitchell, an Enlyte Company, at booth #125 for all of our latest collision repair technology solutions …
Conference

The SEMA Show 2018

… events, networking opportunities and more. Mitchell will once again be attending SEMA as an exhibitor with an interactive exhibit booth, which can be found in the North Hall. Those visiting Mitchell’s …
Conference

NACE Automechanika 2018

… automotive collision and service repair shops. Mitchell will once again be attending NACE as an exhibitor with an interactive exhibit booth. Those visiting Mitchell’s booth will have the opportunity to be one …