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Managing the Rising Tide of PTSD Presumption Claims

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Managing the rising tide of PTSD presumption claims

As PTSD presumption laws expand, workers’ comp payers face challenges. The key to better outcomes is collaboration.

Why Proper Disposal of Medications Is So Important [E-book]

E-book

After the medicine cabinet

Safe disposal of medications prevents misuse, protects children and pets, and helps the environment.

FDA Approves Foundayo™ Oral GLP-1 | Clinical Connection

Clinical update

FDA approves Foundayo™, a once-daily oral GLP-1 option for chronic weight management

Foundayo is indicated for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight adults who have at least one weight-related comorbidity.

Ensuring Timely Access to HIV PIP Medications [Case Study]

Case study

The Good We Do: Ensuring timely access to HIV PIP medications

A case study in how clinical collaboration aligned policy with urgent clinical needs to help injured workers access life-saving HIV PEP medications without delay.

Hikma Launches Opioid Pain Alternative | Clinical Connection

Clinical update

Hikma launches brand alternative to opioid pain reliever Nucynta®

On February 25, 2026, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (Hikma) announced the launch of tapentadol immediate release (IR) tablets, a brand alternative to Collegium’s opioid pain reliever Nucynta®.

Surgical Bundle Drives Improvements in Worker Recovery

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Surgical bundle drives dramatic improvements in worker recovery

The innovative Optum–MinWorx surgical program dramatically reduces total claim costs and claim duration.

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