What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, State of the States, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers' compensation and pharmacy arena.
This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:
- Illinois Governor enacted HB119, which will create a statewide drug repository program.
- In Minnesota, the number of first responder claims for disability has tripled since the aftermath of the shooting of George Floyd, which numerous cities believe to be unsustainable.
- WCRI released its report on the off-label usage of gabapentinoids for work-related injuries.
This edition includes an update on national news.
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