Podcast

Why High-Impact Drugs Are Taking a Bigger Piece of Pharm Spend

… and a growing source of concern in the workers’ compensation space. They’re ranking in that top spot among the therapeutic classes at 18.5 percent of total drug cost in 2022 and displacing … total cost comparatively. By utilization, topicals ranked fifth by volume of scripts among the top therapeutic classes at 7.2 percent of total prescriptions. So again, there’s that cost-to-use … pertaining to safe and effective use. Topicals are also not typically recommended as first-line therapy in most cases. So, other things should be tried in most cases before we prescribe a …
Article

Average Length of Rental for Repairable Vehicles: Q3 2022

… overall totals. This trend continued; the half-day increase from Q2 2022 (17.7 days) is in line with historical results. For example, in Q3 2021, results were two full days higher than Q2 … times. Horn noted, “Aftermarket parts—as measured by the number of quotes per part—were in line with previous quarters. However, the median plus two standard deviations delivery days in … availability issues, whether it’s packing materials to box the finished parts, production line staffing issues or ship and rail delays. There is no quick fix on the horizon.” The repair …
Article

Westfield Builds Deeper Connections with Innovative Solutions

… was also essential. As Jon Thornton, Claims Strategy Leader, described, “we watched front line users perform all of their duties on the screen so that we could make adjustments before …
Article

Specialty Solutions Spotlight: How to Keep Workers’ Compensation Home Modifications on Time and on Budget

… orders and reauthorizations, support safe independence at home and protect your claim’s bottom line.  This information is meant to serve as a general overview, and any specific questions …
Article

Enlyte Lobbying Outlooks for 2024
Article

Specialty Solutions Spotlight: Transportation Services in Workers’ Comp

… and phone number? Knowing as much as possible about a situation and needs makes it possible to line up the most logical transportation option. In addition, Apricus regularly reassesses what we …
News Release

Mitchell Expands Support for EVs Through Industry-First Data Licensing Agreement with Rivian

… Estimating TruckMax to write damage appraisals and access repair procedures for the OEM’s full line-up of passenger and commercial vehicles: the R1T, R1S and Electric Delivery Van (EDV). …
News Release

Genex’s Catastrophic Injury Management and Crisis Response Program Brings Together Two Leading Programs in Case Management Excellence

… and disabled employees. Genex, a clinical management leader throughout North America, serves top underwriters of employees’ compensation, automobile, disability insurance, third -party …
News Release

Kentucky Legislature Passes Workers' Comp Reform Legislation

… end. Modified provisions related to retraining for coal workers, including the use of an on-line training portal. Added a definition of a “board certified pulmonary specialist” and requires …
News Release

Stone Point Capital to Acquire Genex Services from Funds Advised by Apax Partners

… than 2,900 employees and 41 service locations throughout North America. The company serves the top underwriters of workers' compensation, automobile, disability insurance, third-party …
News Release

Case in Point Names Genex's Chris Burgess Platinum Award Winner
News Release

Genex Services White Paper Examines the Tipping Points of Routine Workers' Compensation Claims

… employees and 47 service locations throughout North America.  The company serves 381 of the top Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. today. In addition, Genex is the only company that delivers …
Podcast

Gauging the Impact of High-Impact Drugs in Workers’ Comp

… are typically non-FDA approved or indicated medications that are not recommended as first-line therapy, and they really offer no greater clinical benefit over more cost-effective … and are a continued source of concern in the workers’ compensation space, ranking in the top spot among the therapeutic classes at 18.4% of total drug cost in 2023, and that’s an … and policies pertaining to safe and effective use. Topicals are also not recommended as first-line therapy in most instances, which is an important consideration. So, if you take a look at …
Article

Outsourcing Your Medical Bill Review Process: A Comprehensive Guide

… has put a lot of pressure on workers’ compensation and auto casualty claims organizations’ top and bottom lines, which, in turn, has caused many companies to adjust their operating models … consistent and accurate results, as poor quality can have a negative impact on your bottom line. Not only should you learn what your potential partners’ accuracy metrics are, but you …
Article

Ask The Pharmacist: Cosentyx and Its Place in Workers’ Comp

… : An older, more cost-effective option that’s often used as a first-line treatment. While it’s less effective than biologics for some patients, it may still be …
News Release

Mitchell, Genex and Coventry Unite Under a Single, New Brand: Meet Enlyte

… and disabled workers. Genex, a clinical management leader throughout North America, serves the top underwriters of workers’ compensation, automobile, disability insurance, third-party …
News Release

Mitchell, Genex and Coventry Unite Under a Single, New Brand: Meet Enlyte

… and disabled workers. Genex, a clinical management leader throughout North America, serves the top underwriters of workers’ compensation, automobile, disability insurance, third-party …
Article

Transportation and translation: an unlikely but powerful duo
Blog

Strong networks in conjunction with a solid care model provide pathways to address injured worker mental-health challenges

… workers combat mental-health concerns. Often, talk therapy can serve as an appropriate first-line treatment when mental-health obstacles emerge. Of course, none of these …
Virtual Event

The Changing Insurance Workforce: Trends and Tips for Adapting [Podcast]
Blog

The new guy at work might soon be a robot

… We’ve all seen those fascinating videos of robots on an assembly line – long, articulated arms whipping from task to task. That’s what many of us rightly think of …
Article

2020 Vision: A Look at Proper and Safe Glass Repair

… on every vehicle, every day. The correct procedure can vary even within the same OEM’s product line (e.g. one model requiring a given procedure for the 2019 model and another 2019 model from …
Article

Why Your Bodily Injury Adjusters Are Overloaded with Work, Hint: You Might Be Asking Them to Focus on the Wrong Things

… lead to stress and burnout, which ultimately has a negative effect on an organization’s bottom line , since it can lead to a decrease in productivity, more potential for mistakes and higher … to fully understand each claim and effectively negotiate an accurate settlement every time. On top of that, third party adjusters typically face many administrative tasks that can take them …
Case Study

Heart of Case Management Awards 2018

… in critical condition from multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head, incurred in the line of duty. The initial treatment involved stabilizing the officer who had sustained a subdural …
Podcast

On the Border - State Regulations & Comp Costs
Article

Prepare for IAIABC Claims Release 3.1 by Starting with Your EDI Reporting Process

… any new implementation, there will be challenges. Make sure that you have prepared your front line with the resources required to do their jobs effectively. In summary, there are a lot of …
News Release

Honoring The Heart: 2017 Heart of Case Management Awards

… than 2,900 employees and 41 service locations throughout North America. The company serves the top underwriters of workers' compensation, automobile, disability insurance, third-party …
Article

Aging Workforce: The Next Frontier In Workers’ Comp