WCRI posted lots of excellent research, and topped it off with a webinar…I’ll be diving into these later this week, but for those chomping at the bit, here’s a brief summary.
The research included a:
- Comprehensive analysis of New York’s workers’ comp system,
- A review of the impact of prior recessions on employment and some aspects of workers’ comp
…and an excellent webinar o the effects of Opioid-related Policies on Opioid Utilization after Work-related Injuries – you can watch the webinar here – no charge!
PhRMA appears to be holding off efforts to enable the government to negotiate drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid members; the $22.4 million it spent on lobbying is a pittance compared to the profits the industry is generating. Three Democrats in states with lots of Pharma companies appear to be holding things up, soaking up big bucks in campaign donations in the process.
And then there’s COVID…
New research indicates “natural immunity from a COVID-19 infection fades quickly, leaving individuals susceptible to reinfection.” Published in The Lancet, the study found a previous COVID infection does not provide much protection against re0infection.
Research published by the Kaiser Family Foundation indicates 90,000 of our family members, dear friends, colleagues and co-workers didn’t have to die of COVID. That’s the estimated number of additional deaths due to failures to be vaccinated.
Oh, and the number of vaccinated people who died of COVID was tiny by comparison, so don’t believe that BS about Colin Powell.
Health systems are ramping up terminations of workers who refuse to get vaccinated – but the number of employees fired remains pretty low.
What does this mean for you?
WCRI does great work.
Get vaccinated and wear a mask.
