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.