- Employers should lead scrutiny on compounded drugs, physician dispensing
Employers should work with brokers, claims administrators and pharmacy benefit managers to control workers compensation medical costs related to compounded drugs and physician dispensing, according to a report by Marsh L.L.C.
- Humana to sell Concentra medical center unit for $1 billion
(Reuters) — Health insurer Humana Inc. said on Monday that it would sell its Concentra urgent care and physical therapy services unit for about $1 billion to private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and Select Medical Holdings Corp.
- Do higher doctor fees pay off over time?
Some state workers compensation systems and payers are increasing provider payments to ensure that injured workers are treated quickly and effectively.
- Return-to-work programs expand beyond workers comp
Return-to-work programs are getting greater consideration among employers for workers who are on leave because of disabilities that are not related to their job.