Medical Marijuana and Driving:How Could It Affect Your Insurance? Driving under the influence of a controlled substance is punishable by law in all 50 states. And while there isn’t much data on the correlation between medical marijuana use and traffic accidents just yet, it is known that 16% of motor vehicle crashes involve illegal and legal…

Supply shortages are most visible on grocery store shelves and through gas prices, but those aren’t the only essentials suffering. Pharmaceuticals, already facing numerous supply chain challenges, have been gravely impacted by the ongoing pandemic. As a result, many patients are left waiting or without essential medications. From the Source Manufacturing priorities in the U.S.…

Workers’ compensation injuries can occur across any profession, regardless of the level of exertion required for effective work performance. For instance, employees may sustain injuries through accidents, falls, or another job site-related trauma. However, many workers’ comp claims stem from overuse injuries and chronic pain caused by repetitive movements or stress from awkward body positioning. Both acute and chronic…

Managing long-haul COVID-19 comes with many unknowns. However, as new variants, symptoms, and scientific data emerge, researchers can better understand the condition. When COVID-19 symptoms last beyond a few weeks, it impacts the employee and their ability to work, but it also affects employers and the workers’ compensation process. Though new cases continued to decline this…

Helping injured employees return to work safely and appropriately takes a network of experienced professionals and protocols that allow for nuanced care. Unfortunately, the pandemic has complicated these protocols for each person invested in workers’ rehabilitation. For Medlogix, telephonic case management has been an ideal solution. “Our goal is to minimize lost time,” said Cindy…

Many people experience a dip in their mood when the seasons change. However, for 5% of the working population, this low point slides deeper into sadness and even depression, classified as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Though the Mayo Clinic acknowledges that the specific cause of SAD is still unknown, they suggest that several factors may play a role in…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and COVID-19 The effects of a global pandemic are still being uncovered as the COVID-19 crisis and emerging delta variants have introduced prolonged stress and fear into our daily lives. Understanding the link between mental health and COVID-19 is an essential area of study, as many psychiatric conditions go undiagnosed under normal…

Meet MEG: a valued division of Medlogix The founders of Michigan Evaluation Group (M.E.G.), John Welsh and Phillip Lewis, (both now retired) brought 30+ years of combined claims management industry experience to the table when they launched MEG in 1999. As a provider of direct nationwide access to accredited and board-certified physicians, MEG has served…