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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Enacted Legislation on Mental Health in Workers’ Compensation 2022
Enacted Legislation on Mental Health in Workers’ Compensation 2022 Posted by Ian Kea on August 12, 2022 An emphasis on improving the mental health of Americans is gaining traction on both sides of the aisle. While private, public, and non-profit …
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First Year Employees Record Highest Injury Rates
First Year Employees Record Highest Injury Rates Posted by Ian Kea on May 06, 2022 Over a third of first-year workers experience a work-related injury. Experts believe that lack of training and being a novice in their line of work …
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CDC Revised Opioid Guidance 2022
CDC Revised Opioid Guidance 2022 Posted by Ian Kea on April 01, 2022 The opioid epidemic continues to make a significant impact in the United States. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services reported that 10.1 …
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Does Workers' Compensation Cover a Hernia Injury?
Does Workers' Compensation Cover a Hernia Injury? Posted by Ian Kea on March 25, 2022 Hernias, like many injuries, can pose a serious threat to a workers' physical ability to perform their job functions. This circumstance is especially …
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Arizona Passes Workers' Compensation Transparency Bill
Arizona Passes Workers' Compensation Transparency Bill Posted by Ian Kea on March 18, 2022   On March 17th, 2022, the Arizona Senate passed HB2202 by near-unanimous vote showing significant bipartisan support. Lawmakers in the House gave …
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Workforce Safety: Heat Illness & Workplace Violence Protection
Workforce Safety: Heat Illness & Workplace Violence Protection Posted by Ian Kea on March 11, 2022   First implemented in 1911, workers' compensation aimed to be a protective tool for the American workforce into the 20th century's industrialized …
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Record Numbers of Hospitality Workers Call It Quits
Record Numbers of Hospitality Workers Call It Quits Posted by Ian Kea on January 28, 2022   The great resignation is hitting employers nationwide, resulting in widespread staffing shortages in industries crucial to the US economy. Recently …
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