State of the States February 16, 2023
State of the States February 16, 2023 Posted by Jayne Kresac Esq. on February 20, 2023   The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) estimates that physician services make up 40 percent of all workers’ compensation medical …
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State of the States January 13, 2023
State of the States January 13, 2023 Posted by Jayne Kresac Esq. on January 16, 2023  Legislators seek to implement dosage and supply limits for individuals receiving an opioid prescription while providing exceptions for chronic and …
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Professional Athletes and Workers’ Compensation Eligibility
Professional Athletes and Workers’ Compensation Eligibility Posted by Ian Kea on January 13, 2023 Following the traumatic injury of Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin (#3) on Monday Night Football, questions regarding pro athletes’ eligibility for …
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State of the States January 6, 2023
State of the States January 6, 2023 Posted by Jayne Kresac Esq. on January 06, 2023 Business Insurance Journal breaks down the largest workers’ compensation insurers by market share.  Business Insurance Journal released its list of …
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Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation After Being Laid Off?
Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation After Being Laid Off? Posted by Ian Kea on December 16, 2022 Despite best efforts by regulators, legislators, and private sector stakeholders, the economy continues to feel the effects of the covid-19 pandemic. …
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CDC Updates Opioid Guidelines
CDC Updates Opioid Guidelines Posted by Ian Kea on November 18, 2022 The Center for Disease Control (CDC) revised its opioid guidelines for the first time since 2016. In their 2022 review, CDC officials emphasize an …
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Topicals & Non-Pharmacologic Options
Topicals & Non-Pharmacologic Options Posted by Lily Khun, Julie Mantzouranis-Barthuly & Ian Kea on November 04, 2022 According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an average of 35.1% of people experience work-related health problems, the most common injuries …
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Pain Management White Paper
Pain Management White Paper Posted by Ian Kea on October 11, 2022 IWP’s newest whitepaper explores the growing sphere of pharmacological and non-pharmacological options for managing pain in workers’ compensation. As …
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Intractable Pain Addressed by Handful of States in 2022
Intractable Pain Addressed by Handful of States in 2022 Posted by Ian Kea on July 08, 2022 Chronic pain continues to greatly impact American workers on a day-to-day basis. Recent data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) suggests …
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