Insight, analysis & opinion from Joe Paduda
Over the last ten years, more than two thousand claimants have died as a result of drugs received as part of their “treatment’ for their occupational injury or illness. That’s the conclusion reached by Peter Rousmaniere in his latest column … Continue reading Killing claimants.
Read More...My crystal ball blanked out yesterday after revealing the top three predictions for 2012; it recharged overnight and looks ready to continue this morning. I’ll see what it shows and hopefully, before the light dims, we’ll have a clear picture … Continue reading What’s up for 2012 – predictions for work comp in the Next Year – Part Two
Read More...I’m all about accountability – and that means each year I have to report how I did on my predictions for the preceding twelve months. Not always a happy time, especially when it’s one of those “learning experiences.”. Yep, it’s … Continue reading Predictions for 2011 – how’d I do?
Read More...A doctor prescribes massive doses of opioids for a claimant; that prescription is denied; another physician writes the exact same prescription, the claimant gets the drugs, dies, and the insurance company that paid for the drugs is liable. Only in … Continue reading Killing claimants..
Read More...There are three types of physicians – the few really good ones, the few really bad ones, and most who either aren’t good or bad, or you just don’t have enough information to tell. The problem with most networks is … Continue reading Where work comp networks are headed
Read More...The giant pharmacy/PBM company has told some Florida physicians they will no longer fill their scripts. The article by the St Pete Times’ Letitia Stein, reported “CVS pharmacies appear to be flagging prescriptions for a specific combination of medications with … Continue reading Kudos for CVS, and a warning for you
Read More...This morning’s opening session at the WCRI packed more insight into an hour than anyone could reasonably expect to digest. That’s not a criticism but rather a compliment directed at the four speakers. First, the macro view as provided by … Continue reading Which states have the most narcotic usage and what’s working?
Read More...This year the WCRI meeting has a strong focus on chronic pain, narcotic utilization and the impact thereof. Three of the sessions were devoted to the topic, a reflection of the primary importance of pain and opioid use for the … Continue reading Controlling work comp drug costs: does Washington have the answer?
Read More...First, David DePaolo’s post on the industry’s unfailing ability to believe it can keep doing the same things yet expect better results. David notes: “A proposed rate filing in [Tennessee] would increase rates by 6.3% is causing regulators to take … Continue reading Three things you should check out
Read More...The last two speakers at IAIABC were Safety National’s Mark Walls and IAIABC Executive Director Greg Krohm. Mark’s major concern is health reform will lead to access problems, especially with specialists such as orthopods and neurosurgeons. This may lead to … Continue reading Mark Walls and Greg Krohm on the future of work comp
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