Institute of Medicine

• Opioid Use a Growing Epidemic in Workers’ Comp

  By Sherri Hickey  |  January 19, 2012

  Opioid misuse and abuse is a huge problem in the Workers’ Compensation field, contributing to an increase in deaths and medical costs.

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  Opioid Use a Growing Epidemic in Workers’ Comp

  By Sherri Hickey  |  January 13, 2012

  Opioid misuse and abuse is a huge problem in the workers’ compensation field, contributing to an increase in deaths and medical costs. Meant to be prescribed after major surgeries or major trauma, these drugs are intended for short-term use or end-of-life cancer pain. “Short-term” is meant to signify a span...

• New Medicare Cost Spending Analysis Uses Enhanced Criteria

  By Joan E. Collier, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  March 11, 2011

  Miami still number one in Medicare spending; 35 percent over national average.