About Optum for Workers’ Compensation
Healthcare Solutions, Helios and their subsidiaries, as Optum companies, collaborate with our clients to deliver value beyond transactional savings while helping ensure injured workers receive safe and effective clinical care. Our innovative and comprehensive medical cost management programs include pharmacy benefit management, ancillary benefit management, managed care services, and settlement solutions.
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A new political year is rolling in on the heels of a tumultuous and hectic 2015. The workers' compensation industry is being tugged from opposite ends, while set against the backdrop of a potentially caustic election cycle at both national and state levels. This paper discusses what we foresee on the 2016 political horizon. More »
As previously run in WorkCompWire While many people are aware of the risks of misuse, abuse, addiction and even overdose that accompany the use of opioid analgesics, not everyone understands the profound affects they can have on nearly every body system. Last summer you met Anne, a 45-year old woman who injured her back at work. Over the course of her claim, Anne experienced many adverse side effects as a result of using opioid analgesics. She also became addicted to her medications. This lengthened the duration of and added significant financial costs to her claim. More significantly, the medication side effects and ensuing addiction disrupt... More »
Annually, we share insight on a variety of trends shaping workers’ compensation pharmacy benefit management. A first look at 2015 indicates average wholesale price (AWP) inflation, compounded medications and opioid analgesics prevail as key factors affecting claim outcomes. Analysis also continues to demonstrate that by working together with stakeholders throughout the system, we can make a positive difference for our clients and the injured workers we serve. More »
Seven considerations when evaluating pharmacogenetic testing in workers’ compensation
August 4, 2016 4:17pm
Second Edition of the 2016 Pharmacy Resource Guide
September 9, 2016 11:42am
Visual Resource- More Insight Leads to Better Outcomes
September 9, 2016 11:43am
Optum Workers' Comp Ancillary Resource Guide
September 9, 2016 11:46am
Regulatory and Legislative Updates- 2016 Session review
September 9, 2016 11:48am
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