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Workforce Safety and Insurance previously published an article about a transition to FourStone Partners for the coordination of medication monitoring for injured employees on chronic opioid therapy.  After receiving several follow-up questions from providers about the article, WSI is providing further clarification.

By the end of 2022, WSI will be transitioning from Envolve to a new pharmacy benefit manager, Integrated Prescription Management (IPM).

WSI was a victim of a cyber security attack on June 28, 2022, which involved personal data.

Since 2018 WSI has partnered with Cordant Health Solutions to assist in the coordination of medication monitoring for injured employees on chronic opioid therapy. Currently, Cordant Health Solutions is transitioning to FourStone Partners. 

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WSI requires a provider to report the most specific diagnosis code reflective of the injury treated instead of using the standalone diagnosis code of “pain”.

In response to several provider questions, WSI is providing clarification on the billing requirements for a service completed by a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA).  

Effective January 1, 2022, WSI will implement the following fee schedule changes. Click here to access the full fee schedules. 

The 2021 North Dakota Legislative Assembly enacted changes to North Dakota Administrative Code pertaining to WSI’s prior authorization review of palliative care. 

Effective January 1, 2022, WSI will deny medical bills received in paper format from a practice that submits at least 50 bills per calendar year.