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Officials Say Texas’ Closed Formulary Is Lowering Workers’ Comp Costs

A recent analysis by researchers at the Texas Department of Insurance shows that the Texas pharmacy closed formulary is lowering costs and reducing the use of opioids in the workers’ compensation system, the department announced. “Other states are interested in …

Oklahoma Governor Challenged on Workers’ Comp System Changes

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Joe Dorman criticized Republican Gov. Mary Fallin for changes to Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system that Dorman said are blocking injured workers’ access to medical care. Dorman, a term-limited state representative from Rush Springs, said the changes supported …

Lawmakers Tour Refurbed Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Building

Several state House members toured the newly renovated headquarters of the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission. About a half dozen Republican members on Tuesday visited the renovated third-floor of the Denver Davison Building in Oklahoma City where the commission is now …

Cuomo: Workers’ Comp Reform to Bring $800M Savings to N.Y. Employers

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this week that employers in the state are poised to save some $800 million annually, thanks to reforms in the state workers’ compensation system that were included in the recently passed state budget. At …