At the 2025 National Comp conference in Nashville this month, Healthesystems VP of Clinical Services Silvia Sacalis participated in a session focused on the practical management of comorbidities. We sat down with Silvia to learn more about this important and evolving topic in workers’ comp, including how it relates to her area of expertise – prescription drug management...

"Industry data also shows the sheer prevalence of comorbidities in injured worker populations. For instance, a 2025 Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) report shows comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes are common among injured workers and in workers’ comp claims. And they can negatively impact claim duration, cost, and return-to-work outcomes."

You can read the full article from Healthesystems here.  The WCRI study she cites is "Degenerative and Comorbid Conditions in Workers’ Compensation."  You can find more information, including details on how to get a copy, elsewhere on the website.