We are in the midst of a sweeping opioid epidemic. The prevalence of opioid pain killers for treating chronic pain in American adults has created a crisis throughout the country as these highly addictive pharmaceuticals create addicts, at times leading them to cheaper, but often devastating illegal drugs like heroin. The workers’ compensation industry has…
The recent healthcare debacle in Washington, D.C. has left many in the industry wondering how this will effect the workers’ comp system. Although the proposed republican bill did not pass, employers can still take steps to ensure they are in the best position for either the existing state of affairs or whatever future legislation may…
Paul Ryan’s plan to alter “Obama care” is happening. However, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) or “Ryancare,” has hit political snags, Ryancare struggled in the U.S. Senate as some GOP senators expressed concern about the Congressional Budget Office report indicating that health coverage will be compromised for millions of Americans. The report might be…
There are many potential benefits to establishing a wellness program for your business, and few drawbacks. Especially if yours is a small company, you may be concerned about the cost. But the truth is that there are many inexpensive steps you can take to build a culture of health and wellness in your workplace. WELLNESS…