McKinsey Agrees to $78 Million Settlement in Prescription Opioid Crisis
McKinsey and Company will establish a $78 million fund to reimburse insurers and others for costs related to the prescription opioid addiction crisis.
January 3, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
The Evolving Dynamics of Pharmacy Use in Workers’ Compensation
Exploring the top five pharmacy trends in workers’ compensation for 2024, focusing on physician dispensing, mental health, opioids, long COVID, and inflation.
January 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Celebrating Insurance Innovation Leaders of 2023 in the Global Awards
Celebrating the achievements of AIA, PAK Insurance Programs, and Swiss Re as they lead the way in transforming the insurance industry through innovative solutions and strategies in 2023.
January 2, 2024
Catastrophe
Life & Health
Technology
Underwriting
Unveiling New Insights into Workers’ Compensation Patient Care
A new white paper analysis questions traditional assumptions about workers’ compensation patients, highlighting the need for a revolution in treatment approaches.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Addressing Legal Risks for Lyme-Literate Medical Providers
Lyme disease treatment presents unique challenges for medical providers, with a recent survey highlighting the risks of regulatory investigations and the need for careful management.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Illinois
Oregon
Emerging Virtual and Psychedelic Therapies Transform PTSD Treatment in Workers’ Comp
Exploring innovative approaches in workers’ compensation for PTSD treatment, including virtual reality and psychedelic-assisted therapy, in response to America’s mental health crisis
December 22, 2023
Education & Training
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Physicians and Former Hospital Executive Settle for Over $880,000 in Kickback Scheme
Four doctors and a former hospital administrator settle allegations of receiving kickbacks for lab referrals, highlighting the importance of ethical medical practices.
December 21, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Massachusetts
Texas
Navigating New Risks: Adapting Mental Health Care in the Post-Pandemic Era
Exploring the increased liability risks in mental health care post-pandemic and strategies for practitioners to mitigate these challenges.
December 20, 2023
Education & Training
Liability
Life & Health
Technology
Shohei Ohtani’s Unique Dodgers Contract Draws Parallels with Life Insurance
Shohei Ohtani’s novel contract structure with the Los Angeles Dodgers, reminiscent of life insurance payouts and Bobby Bonilla’s famous contract, sparks discussions on creative financing in sports and insurance sectors.
December 12, 2023
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
California
Pennsylvania
Navigating the Top 10 Challenges in Workers’ Compensation: Insights from the National Comp Conference
The 2023 National Comp Conference reveals key challenges in workers’ compensation, including healthcare shortages, safety concerns, mental health coverage, and legal issues.
December 11, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Genesis Reference Laboratories Settles for Over $1 Million in False Claims Act Case Involving Kickbacks
Orlando-based Genesis Reference Laboratories agrees to a significant settlement to resolve allegations of illegal kickbacks, highlighting ongoing healthcare fraud issues.
December 4, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Florida
Missouri
New Jersey
Texas
Pennsylvania Court Approves CBD Oil Reimbursement in Workers’ Compensation Case
In a pivotal decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rules in favor of reimbursing CBD oil under the Workers’ Compensation Act, challenging traditional views.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Accused of Using Faulty AI to Deny Coverage to Elderly
A lawsuit claims UnitedHealth used an AI model with a high error rate to deny necessary medical coverage to elderly patients, sparking debates on AI’s role in health insurance.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Technology
Minnesota
The Human Cost of Automated Health Claims: A Struggle for Coverage
Patients and doctors challenge a major insurer’s reliance on technology for processing health claims, highlighting a loss of personal touch and rising legal concerns.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Technology
California
Washington
Health Insurance Shifts Pave Way for Dramatic Changes in Employee Benefits and Insurance Carriers
Rising health insurance costs are driving employers to rethink benefits, paving the way for a more personalized approach to employee insurance and wellness.
November 16, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
