Research
Differences in Outcomes for Injured Workers Receiving Physician-Dispensed Repackaged Drugs in the California WC System
New CWCI Research shows California workers' comp claims that involve physician-dispensed repackaged drugs have higher average medical and indemnity payments and more days away from work than comparable claims with no physician-dispensed repackaged drugs.
Use of Network Physicians in California WC, AY 2004-3Q2011 Claims
The latest research on network provider utilization in California workers' compensation shows network physicians delivered nearly 80% of first-year, physician-based outpatient treatment on AY 2010 claims.
Public Self-Insured Claims Experience
California Public Self-Insureds Reported Fewer Claims in 2012, But Claim Costs Remained Near 10-Year High
ICIS Injury Score Card: 2001-2011 Other Injury, Poisoning & Toxic Effect Claims
The latest CWCI Injury Score Card provides detailed data on claims in which the diagnosis falls in the "Other Injury, Poisoning and Toxic Effect category, which comprise 1 out of every 13 California workers' comp claims, but 1 out of every 10 loss dollars."
Obesity as a Medical Disease: Potential Implications for WC
A new CWCI report examines the implications of the AMA's recent reclassification of obesity as a treatable disease, and identifies and measures key differences between claims with and without obesity as a co-morbidity.
Medical Dispute Resolution: Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review
Medical dispute resolution is a vital component of all healthcare delivery systems. This study examines the key linkages between utilization review (UR) and independent medical review (IMR).
