Kimberly George is featured in WorkCompWire in a posting that focuses on the increasing presence of telehealth in workers’ compensation as the industry seeks to provide faster and more appropriate medical care to injured workers.
In vehicles, cameras can provide key information for accident investigations. They can also reduce distracted driving accidents for employees who drive as a part of their jobs; the presence of the camera can keep employees from texting and improve s…
Because of its relevance at the intersection of workers' compensation, leave of absence and federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the accommodation process requires a careful and thou…
The consequences of initial care direction Accurate initial care direction can make all the difference in the outcome of a workers' compensation claim. When experienced clinicians are engaged and referencing proven triage guidelines, their guidanc…
Dr. Teresa Bartlett, Sedgwick senior vice president medical quality, is featured in the first of a two-part series describing the expanded uses of telemedicine. In this posting, she talks about basic telemedicine principles including what telemedici…
Dr. Teresa Bartlett, Sedgwick senior vice president, medical quality, talks about potential challenges, considerations, and benefits of implementing a telemedicine program for workers’ compensation. Wait times must be managed and employees cannot be …
Telemedicine services designed for workers’ compensation and group health plans will have similar benefits, but there are many additional components that must be included to provide a quality program for patients with workplace injuries. Telemedicine…
Finding the employee the appropriate care from providers who understand workers’ compensation cases is vital. To help ensure the best results, claims and managed care professionals must work with these doctors and clinical experts to ensure that ever…