Two recent One Call hires demonstrate the positive effect external talent and perspectives have on bringing forth successful workers’ compensation solutions.
In part 3 of our 2023 drug trends series, we’re evaluating workers’ comp opioid patterns and the strategies being used to continue their decline in use and manage their risks.
An Oregon Court of Appeals decision, interpreting California law, provides clarification on the application of the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy rule.
Topicals can be a costly specialty medication in workers’ compensation. When a topical is necessary, it’s important payers have a resource that works with them to reduce their overall cost.
Trucking is a bustling industry, where the movement of goods is constant and motor carriers are responsible for delivering freight efficiently and on time.
Volatility and uncertainty in any environment can create challenges but they can also create opportunities. Those who are willing to adapt and are motivated to succeed can flourish.
In part two of our drug trends series, we look at trends from our combined prospectively and retrospectively managed network channels to address the total view of prescription activity.
New York Court of Appeals clarifies the operation of the rebuttable presumption in workplace assault cases under the state’s workers’ compensation law.
The range of medical products and services needed for injured worker recovery is broad and the opportunities for fraud, waste, and abuse in workers’ comp healthcare are many.
Stress and anxiety can significantly impair physical healing. With a few adjustments, clinicians and other stakeholders in the workers’ comp process can help reduce stress and facilitate both physical and psychological recovery for injured workers.
Psychosocial factors impacting injured workers’ mental and behavioral health can be a barrier to recovery. Addressing concerns early with psychosocial treatments can positively affect a claim.