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Rarely Used Medical Providers – Employers Put Them on Your Referral List
Rarely Used Medical Providers – Employers Put Them on Your Referral List

Let us cover some of the rarely used medical providers that need to be on an employer’s list of workers comp medical treatment referral lists.  Yes, there are some states that allow the injured employee […]
Tips to Contain Workers’ Compensation Costs in the State of Washington
Tips to Contain Workers’ Compensation Costs in the State of Washington

Most employers like to save money when they can, and thanks to the Employers’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Washington State, a resource that Simply Research subscribers have access to, employers have some tips […]
Managing Managed Care: Three Steps for Employers to Implement Cost-Effective Healthcare Solutions 
Managing Managed Care: Three Steps for Employers to Implement Cost-Effective Healthcare Solutions 

Ron Wojciechowski, Vice President of Managed Care Strategy, CorVel   Proactive and personalized care is a cornerstone of a healthier, more productive workforce. For insurance carriers, the challenge lies in crafting strategies that not only meet […]
Recent Reports Show Employees, Healthcare Providers Feel Struggle of Premium Increases  
Recent Reports Show Employees, Healthcare Providers Feel Struggle of Premium Increases  

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to evidence presented before the House Committee on Ways and Means in September, the No Surprises Act has had a detrimental effect on healthcare revenue, resulting in an 84 percent […]
Recent Humana Report Suggests Value-based Care Improves Costs, Outcomes 
Recent Humana Report Suggests Value-based Care Improves Costs, Outcomes 

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – In a “pay-for-performance” program or agreement, providers receive either a bonus or a penalty based on cost and outcome benchmarks that are set by a payer. Value-based payment models use quality […]
Recent Study Suggests Private Equity Ownership Associated with Higher Payer Costs
Recent Study Suggests Private Equity Ownership Associated with Higher Payer Costs

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – According to a recent PwC analysis, last year saw an overall 6 percent increase in healthcare costs, and analysts are projecting a 7 percent for next year. Drug pricing and staffing […]
Report Projects Increased Healthcare Costs Again Next Year
Report Projects Increased Healthcare Costs Again Next Year

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Healthcare costs are projected to increase significantly again next year, according to the latest report from PwC Health Research Institute. Each year, the Health Research Institute (HRI), a healthcare division of […]
Generic Drug Shortages May Be Ahead
Generic Drug Shortages May Be Ahead

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The Drug Competition Action Plan was implemented in 2017 in a bid to remove barriers to generic drug development and marketing. The Office of Generic Drugs, a department within the Food […]