Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features WCRI’s release of a new study that examined the effects of “must access” prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) and recent regulations limiting the duration of initial opioid prescriptions on outcomes for injured workers. Key findings included that “must access” PDMPs reduced the amount of opioids prescribed by 12% in the… [Read more]
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CompLinks: 7/30/21
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Infrastructure’s implications for workers’ comp Managed Care Matters Long-haul cases demand attention – and now ADA coverage Sedgwick Blog Workers Comp Adjuster Turnover Phenomenon Affects Claims J&L Risk Management Blog Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We… [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: Agreements & Acquisitions!
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features some news from the opioid front, with New York Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement of a proposed $26 billion agreement to resolve claims against three of the nation’s largest drug distributors as well as one of the nation’s largest drug manufacturers. The proposed agreement includes distributors McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health… [Read more]
CompLinks: 7/29/21
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. New OSHA directive focuses on family members of workers killed on the job Safety + Health Magazine Emboldened employers require vaccinations Business Insurance Setting the Employee Up for Success in Work Comp ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to… [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: State of the State!
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the California WCIRB’s release of its 2021 State of the System report, which highlights key metrics of the California workers’ comp system, including the latest trends on rates, market characteristics and profitability. Key findings included that the impact of almost 150,000 COVID-19 workers’ comp claims in the state in 2020… [Read more]
CompLinks: 7/28/21
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. EPIC’s Jeff Breskin Shares What It Takes to Be the Best in Workers’ Comp Brokering Risk & Insurance Unpacking the role of workers’ comp PC 360 Post Injury Response: Are Your Supervisors Prepared? ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead… [Read more]
A New Leader Speaks!
In today’s issue of WorkCompRecap we announce a new leader, and the publishing of their new post in WorkCompWire’s exclusive “Leaders Speak” section! Leaders Speak features leaders from the Workers’ Compensation Industry, and focuses on issues that are timely, relevant, and thought provoking. Are you ready?? Find out who our new featured leader is right… [Read more]
CompLinks: 7/27/21
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Canaries and coal mines. Managed Care Matters Breaking down DME The Sounding Board Workers’ Comp Claim Frequency Vs Severity Impact on The Experience Mod ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We check all links, but are… [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: Index of Interest!
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Liberty Mutual’s release of the 2021 edition of its Workplace Safety Index, which documents the top ten causes of the most serious workplace accidents (five or more days missed from work) and ranks them by total workers’ compensation costs, which include medical and lost-wage payments. Key findings included that workplace… [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: Don’t Delay!
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features WCRI’s release of a new study that examined medical care access and utilization specific to workers’ comp during the first quarters of 2020 to understand how the timing and delivery of medical treatment were impacted by the pandemic. Key findings included that claims with injury dates in the first two… [Read more]