Ask The Pharmacist: Topical vs. Systemic Pain Medication
April 1, 2024
Managing chronic pain with medications can be difficult for various reasons. Pain experiences and treatment effectiveness may differ among individuals and caregivers.
A Deep Dive into the Texas Health Care Network
March 26, 2024
In this article, we dive into the unique blend of options that reflects Texas's distinctive approach to managing workers' compensation.
Enhancing Provider Networks: Coventry's Quality Improvement Program
March 5, 2024
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Ask The Pharmacist: The Role of a Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee
March 1, 2024
A Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee plays a crucial role in the realm of health care, particularly in the context of a workers’ compensation pharmacy benefit manager (PBM). This committee is comprised of health care professionals, such as physicians and pharmacists, who are responsible for evaluating and making decisions about the formulary—a continually updated list of medications covered by a prescription drug plan.
Closing Loopholes: Tackling Drug Price Inflation in Work Comp
February 22, 2024
Ask The Pharmacist: Risk Assessment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
February 6, 2024
On December 19, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first test (AvertD) that uses DNA in assessing whether certain individuals may have an elevated risk of developing opioid use disorder (OUD).
The Value of Maintaining Provider Data Accuracy
January 26, 2024
Coventry understands the value of maintaining accurate provider data; therefore, Coventry is taking aggressive action to ensure network data is current and accurate.