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Florida's 1st DCA Rules on Physician Dispensing: A Defining Moment for Injured Workers
After years of advocacy — gathering stories of injured workers receiving 240–2,000 pills per visit, creams intended for skin cancer, and triple-dose PPIs — Florida's First District Court of Appeal confirmed that only licensed pharmacists are authorized to dispense medications under workers' compensation law. This is what fighting for a system that protects people, not profits, looks like.
The Blockbuster Problem in Occupational Hearing Loss
Hearing care in workers' comp is sitting at the same fork Blockbuster faced. The question isn't whether injured workers need professional review — they do. The question is whether getting it must mean multiple trips, multiple appointments, and months of open reserves.
The $34,000 'Hidden' Workplace Injury: Carpal Tunnel Claims and Disrupting a Costly Epidemic
CTS claims are disproportionately denied, frequently litigated, and notoriously expensive to resolve. With minimally invasive treatment and a total episode-of-care model, the industry can dramatically reduce spend, improve outcomes, and close claims in a fraction of the time.
How FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Impacts Occupational Hearing Loss
Occupational hearing loss may be a 'silent claim,' but its impact is anything but quiet. These injuries carry lifelong consequences, influence experience modification, and demand thoughtful, efficient management.
The Illusion of Safety: Why Familiar Drugs Deserve Scrutiny
Physician-dispensed medications that appear safe can carry serious risks when prescribed at the wrong strength. The safety of injured workers is a collective responsibility — and it demands vigilance from every stakeholder in the recovery journey.
Don't Be Blockbuster: What Audicus Means for Workers' Comp
After a year of working with Audicus, I'm confident their approach is exactly what workers' comp needs. They're a true disruptor, challenging the habits and default processes our industry tends to fall back on.
It's a Communication Problem: Why Injured Workers Turn to Attorneys
Patients don't litigate because they're always wrong. Sometimes they litigate because they don't feel heard. Compassion doesn't weaken medical objectivity — it makes medical objectivity easier to accept.
California Cumulative Trauma Claims Surge: A Wake-Up Call
CT claims now represent about a quarter of workers' compensation pure premium costs in California — and costs have more than doubled since 2021. This isn't just a California problem. It's a leading indicator of what the rest of the country may face.
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