The WC industry is not required to convert to ICD-10 codes, but so much of the health care industry and payer community is impacted that comp must be prepared to follow suit.
Several states have implemented closed formularies in their workers’ comp systems, and are reporting positive results in their efforts to address opioid abuse.
Doctors are achieving solid outcomes in transitioning opioid patients to medical marijuana, but lack of research and regulation on dosage still poses challenges for comp.
The winner of ASSE’s Safety Professional of the Year Award says the driving force behind health and safety is the involvement and commitment of organizational leaders.
A tragic story provides an opportunity to reflect on the growth of workers’ comp claims services and their potential to help prevent it from happening again.