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The Hidden Cost of Regulatory Surprise: What Workers’ Comp Stakeholders Should Know Before it’s Too Late 
The Hidden Cost of Regulatory Surprise: What Workers’ Comp Stakeholders Should Know Before it’s Too Late 

There is more regulatory chaos in the workers' compensation pharmacy industry than ever before. While players focus on daily tasks like processing claims, negotiating contracts, and limiting usage, a quiet wave of changes to state […]
Employer Choice in Workers’ Comp – a State-by-State Survey 
Employer Choice in Workers’ Comp – a State-by-State Survey 

Introduction  In workers’ compensation cases, the selection of a treating physician significantly impacts both the injured worker’s recovery and costs borne by employers and workers’ compensation payers. Some states allow employees to choose their own physicians, while others […]
Physician Dispensing in Workers’ Comp: A Costly Loophole—and How to Close It 
Physician Dispensing in Workers’ Comp: A Costly Loophole—and How to Close It 

“Up to 50% More Profit” -- BRP Pharmaceuticals  “Bypass the PBM System” -- A-S Medication Solutions  Physician dispensing—the practice of physicians providing medications directly from their offices rather than through licensed pharmacies—has evolved into a commercial model that […]
The State of Self Insurance in Workers’ Compensation
The State of Self Insurance in Workers’ Compensation

White Papers In this survey, we examine how employers are permitted to manage workers’ compensation liability coverage, including their option to self-insure, the deductibles associated with workers’ compensation insurance policies, and special statutory rules for […]