The Comp Pod

Occupational lung diseases make up a small but significant portion of workers’ comp claims. Andy and Ivy discuss the at-risk populations and considerations for pharmacy management.

Demand for DME is rising, as are costs. Andy and Ivy discuss what's causing the increases and how product-level visibility can help contain costs.

Since 2019, the annual Workers' Compensation Industry Insights Survey has tracked the pulse of the workers' compensation industry. Andy and Ivy discuss insights from the 2026 survey, including a focus on injured worker patient engagement.

The global cancer burden continues to rise. Andy and Ivy discuss the impacts of occupational cancer on workers' comp, including costs and therapies.

While more severe cases of Long COVID are uncommon, these can have a significant impact on claims costs in workers' comp. Andy and Ivy discuss how Long COVID affects disability, recovery, and pharmacy management.

More complex and costly claims have become a persistent issue in workers’ compensation. Andy and Ivy discuss what drives longer claim duration and higher costs and how to mitigate risk factors.

The range of medical products and services needed for injured worker recovery is broad and the opportunities for fraud, waste, and abuse in workers’ comp healthcare are many. Join Andy & Ivy for a current look at FWA in workers’ comp pharmacy and medical services, along with strategies for management.

Data breaches are a growing threat to workers' comp organizations. Join Andy and Ivy as they discuss how cyber threats affect the industry and what organizations can do to boost their cybersecurity.

A small percentage of claims are driving the majority of costs in workers’ comp. Andy and Ivy discuss these "mega claims" and how to mitigate them.

Attorney representation is a factor in increasing claim cost and workers' comp stakeholders are concerned that litigation is becoming more common. Join Andy & Ivy to examine the causes and impact regarding attorney representation in workers' comp.

Chronic pain affects millions and has direct consequences for injured workers. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of the causes, impacts, and management of chronic pain in the workplace.

Migraine drugs make up a growing portion of pharmacy spend in workers' comp. Join Andy & Ivy to learn what workers' comp payers should know about this new class of medications; Attorney representation is a factor in increasing claim cost and workers' comp stakeholders are concerned that litigation is becoming more common. Join Andy & Ivy to examine the causes and impact regarding attorney...

Sleep deprivation and fatigue have far-reaching consequences in the workplace, from poor productivity to death. Join Andy & Ivy for a discussion of common sleep disorders, risk factors for fatigue in the workplace, and how appropriate management of prescription medications is crucial to avoiding further risk.

Hosts Andy & Ivy explore traits unique to Gen Z that can impact healthcare, the workplace, and workers’ comp for this growing segment of the workforce – including trends in substance use, harmful impacts of extended screen time, and an increased focus on mental health.