Insights
Prescription and Private Label Topical Trends in 2019
September 14, 2020
1 MIN READThese and other challenges call for careful oversight that includes identification, clinical review and intervention, and/or recommendation of therapeutic alternatives where appropriate to help control inappropriate utilization and spend.
At the eye of the storm: An opioid overdose epidemic and a viral pandemic converge
September 7, 2020
2 MIN READs 2020 opened, a persistent and tragic opioid overdose epidemic was near the front of a list of national concerns in the US. Some 20+ million Americans are reported to have a substance use disorder and 2M of those misuse opioids.
Quality Control in Clinical, Interview with Sharon Riley
August 31, 2020
3 MIN READWe interviewed Sharon Riley, Director of Service Operations for Field Case Management, Coventry about best practices for quality assurance within a clinical case management program. Read on for her insightful responses.
Opioid Risk Mitigation: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Naloxone
August 24, 2020
2 MIN READThis week in our in-depth review of our Coventry Drug Trends series, part three, we focus on opioid risk mitigation strategies. While opioids continue to decline in workers’ compensation as both a percentage of total script volume and costs, it remains vital to promote evidence-based strategies such as MAT and naloxone to curb opioid issues.
Jurisdictional Rules and Opioid Impacts in 2019
August 17, 2020
1 MIN READWith a continued focus on the harmful effects of the opioid epidemic, oversight of opioid prescribing and monitoring of use through state laws, regulations, guidance, and policies have become commonplace in workers’ comp. Here we’ll examine some of the jurisdictional trends impacting opioids from 2019.
Top 5 Opioid Medication Trends in 2019
August 10, 2020
1 MIN READ2019 yielded another year of declines in both opioid utilization and cost. The top 5 opioid medications comprise the majority of all opioid scripts and cost, and their activity can offer further insight into the favorable trends experienced among this impactful therapeutic class.
Utilizing Health and Behavioral Coaching Tools to Promote Wellness & Injury Recovery
August 3, 2020
1 MIN READNearly 50% of all adults have at least one chronic condition such as arthritis, high blood pressure, obesity, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes. Chronic illnesses are a leading health concern — and can pose challenges to recovery and return-to-work. When an injury does occur, it is important to understand how the injured workers’ comorbidities can complicate recovery. Incorporating age-specific prevention measures and wellness initiatives into risk management programs makes good business sense.
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