Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the wrap up of our “3 For NWCDC” interview series. It was great speaking with all kinds of folks on their perspectives, and we look forward to doing it again soon!
First up today is Ron Skrocki of GENEX, who found that 2014 saw some of the broader impacts of the Affordable Care Act, wished for a bit less obsession with industry gossip, and also reminded us why we should all hug a case manager today. Read it here!
Also up today is Phil Walls of myMatrixx, who pointed to the further entry of more specialty drugs (and the associated high price tags) into workers’ comp as a significant development this year, and emphasized their significance with the stat that they are expected to comprise 50% of overall pharmacy spend within four years. Read it here!
Last, but certainly not least is Bob Evans of Rising Medical Solutions, who noted a seeming lack of major changes for workers’ comp specifically after ACA. Bob also shared his wish for a migration toward more rational ways of purchasing healthcare services for the workers’ comp consumer. Read it here!