Have work comp payers given up on physician dispensing?

It sure looks like they/you have. WCRI’s latest report finds: Physician-dispensed drugs (PDDs) accounted for more than half of drug costs per claim in Q1 2020 in four states – Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland. In 12 states, doc-dispensed dermatological … Continue reading Have work comp payers given up on physician dispensing?

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Friday catch up – Pennsylvania’s drug problem and other news

Today’s catch up leads off with some pretty grim news.  Pennsylvania’s drug problem is getting worse. WCRI’s just-released report on physician dispensing drugs to work comp claimants in Pennsylvania provides a clear warning to the Keystone State’s employers and taxpayers – … Continue reading Friday catch up – Pennsylvania’s drug problem and other news

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Why are drug dispensing firms supporting fee schedules for doc dispensed drugs?

Doc-dispensing firms have their minions out and about in multiple state capitols, using their dollars to buy lobbying prowess and support pliable politicians (talking about you, Clayton Hee in Hawai’i). What’s different these days is they are supporting fee schedules … Continue reading Why are drug dispensing firms supporting fee schedules for doc dispensed drugs?

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