Exploring the Role of Obesity Drugs in Workers’ Compensation Claims
With the rise of weight loss medications, there’s potential for their use in workers’ compensation cases to aid injured workers struggling with obesity-related recovery challenges.
May 24, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
VR Solution Revolutionizes Workers’ Compensation Pain Management
A new VR-based program offers non-pharmacological treatment for chronic lower back pain in workers’ compensation cases, promising cost-effective and safe pain relief.
May 23, 2024
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Opioid Overprescription
Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo receives 16 months in prison for defrauding health care programs and overprescribing opioids.
May 23, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Man and Boston Clinic Indicted for Unlicensed Dentistry and Insurance Fraud
A Massachusetts man and a Boston dental clinic face charges of defrauding Medicaid of $245,000 and performing unlicensed dental procedures, following an indictment by a Suffolk County Grand Jury.
May 22, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Massachusetts
Leveraging AI for Plain Language in Life Insurance Communications
Regulatory demands for plain language drive life insurers to adopt generative AI tools to improve customer communications and ensure clarity and compliance.
May 22, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Technology
Ohio Faces Growing Threat from Insurance Enrollment Fraud
Insurance enrollment fraud is leaving vulnerable Ohioans without proper coverage, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to protect patients.
May 21, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Ohio
How Climate Change Will Transform Healthcare Delivery and Payer Strategies
Climate change is set to significantly affect healthcare delivery, increasing utilization and costs while disrupting supply chains. Payers must develop comprehensive strategies to address these challenges and ensure sustainable operations.
May 20, 2024
Life & Health
Property
Risk Management
Technology
California
North Carolina
Survey Reveals Startling Trends in Insurance Application Dishonesty Among Americans
A recent NerdWallet survey exposes a significant portion of Americans admitting to falsifying information on insurance applications, with younger adults leading the trend.
May 14, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Study Reveals Increased Workplace Accidents Due to High Heat
A new report by the Workers Compensation Research Institute highlights a 5-6% increase in work-related accidents when temperatures exceed 90 degrees, particularly in the southern U.S. and construction industry.
May 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Former NBA Player Glen Davis Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Scheme
Glen Davis, former NBA champion, is sentenced to 40 months for his involvement in defrauding the NBA Players’ Health and Welfare Plan.
May 10, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Sentry’s Injured Worker Well-being Report Highlights Crucial Link Between Behavioral Health and Recovery Outcomes
Sentry’s recent report underscores the significant effect of behavioral health on workers’ compensation claims, urging early intervention.
May 7, 2024
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Wisconsin
Healthcare Sector Hit Hardest by Global Ransomware Attacks in Q1 2024
The first quarter of 2024 sees a significant uptick in ransomware attacks, especially on healthcare providers, amidst ongoing cybercriminal activities.
May 6, 2024
Fraud
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Insurance Claims Analysis Shows Decline in Prescription Costs and Opioid Use in 2023
A comprehensive review of 2023 highlights reduced prescription costs and significant declines in opioid use within the insurance industry.
May 2, 2024
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Risks of Infections from ‘Butt Lifts’ Highlighted in New CDC Report
A recent CDC report investigates a cluster of infections linked to Brazilian butt lift procedures at a South Florida clinic, emphasizing the need for improved safety protocols.
May 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Weird
California
Florida
Johnson & Johnson Proposes $6.5 Billion Settlement to Resolve Cancer Lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson seeks to settle tens of thousands of claims alleging its talc products caused ovarian cancer with a proposed $6.5 billion settlement.
May 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
New Jersey
