Louisville, KY – Purdue Pharma, the company that manufactures OxyContin, is in the news. Again. On October 21, the Sackler family (company owners) agreed to pay $225 million to resolve their liability under the False Claims Act (FCA). On November 24, their company pled guilty to three felonies – two counts of conspiracy to violate… [Read more]
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Paradigm: Independent Study Finds Catastrophic Care Management Improved Outcomes
Walnut Creek, CA – Paradigm recently announced the results of a study conducted by an independent actuarial firm. Among other key findings, the study shows that catastrophic workers’ compensation cases managed by Paradigm achieved lifetime medical savings of 32%, and a return to work rate nearly six times higher than industry standards. The study examines… [Read more]
Coventry Whitepaper: Specialty Networks Play Key Role in Fighting Opioid Misuse
Downers Grove, IL – Coventry recently announced released a new whitepaper entitled “Specialty Networks Play a Key Role in Fighting Opioid Misuse.” The new paper notes that for all the progress our nation has made in reducing opioid prescriptions, misuse of these powerful analgesics remains an intractable problem. And while much work remains, the health… [Read more]
WCRI Webinar Examines Early Physical Therapy for Injured Workers with Low Back Pain
Cambridge, MA – WCRI recently announced a new one-hour webinar on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at 2 p.m. ET on WCRI’s recent study The Timing of Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain: Does It Matter in Workers’ Compensation? The authors of the study ─ Ms. Dongchun Wang, Dr. Randy Lea, and Dr. Kathryn Mueller ─… [Read more]
Paradigm Webinar: Concussions/Mild TBIs: Early Intervention to Achieve the Best Outcomes
Walnut Creek, CA – Paradigm recently announced a free webinar on concussions—or mild traumatic brain injuries—can be extremely challenging to diagnose and treat due to variability in symptoms, inadequate treatment, and other factors, such as medical, psychosocial, and environmental. They can also delay or limit recovery from other work-related injuries, impacting functional independence and return… [Read more]
WA COVID-19 Workplace Safety Violators Cited and Fined for Mask Violations
Tumwater, WA – As the number of COVID-19 cases grows in Washington, so does the number of complaints about workplaces violating state Safe Start and masking requirements. Complaints about possible violations are up substantially this week after Gov. Jay Inslee announced new restrictions to help curtail the growing pandemic. The Department of Labor & Industries… [Read more]
IMCS Group Announces Follow-on Investment from Hartford Investment Management Group
St. Petersburg, FL – IMCS Group (IMCS) recently announced follow-on participation in its recent Series A1 from the Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO), a subsidiary of The Hartford. The company plans to use these funds to expand its evidence-based behavioral therapy programs, which allow workers to return to work more quickly and have more positive… [Read more]
NCCI Releases Countrywide Court Case Update Report
Boca Raton, FL – The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently released its Countrywide Court Case Update providing a look at some of the key cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division that may impact workers compensation across the US. The November 2020 edition contains updated information on cases previously introduced, and presents… [Read more]
Bindley Capital Partners, Former ForeSight Medical CEO Acquire DentalWorks USA
Tampa, FL – DentalWorks USA has been acquired by Bindley Capital Partners and Brian Bell, the former CEO of ForeSight Medical. Based in Tampa, DentalWorks USA is the nation’s leader in managing the care and cost of dental and complex maxillofacial injuries for the workers’ compensation industry. Bell has joined DentalWorks’ executive leadership team. “DentalWorks… [Read more]
Tomorrow: Tower MSA Partners Webinar on Settling Workers’ Comp Cases with MSAs
Delray Beach, FL – Tower MSA Partners will present a free webinar to show workers’ compensation professionals how to overcome barriers to settling cases involving Medicare Set-Asides. Starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, “Grasp Success in Settling WC Cases” will feature Tower’s Chief Compliance Officer Dan Anders, Chief Operating Officer Kristine Dudley and… [Read more]