The alphabet soup of government compliance There are many recent industry-related changes and others on the horizon that could have a significant impact on employer programs. Some of these legislative updates and rule changes occurred during 2016 …
As we move into the new year, I am excited about all the great things I believe will happen in our industry. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do at Sedgwick – from ensuring injured and ill workers have access to the right heal…
Kathy Shostek, Vice President Healthcare Risk Management contributed a recent post about the management of drug samples in physician offices. The blog outlined the need for strategies for documentation and management of drug samples for reducing ri…
The 2015 Workers' Compensation Educational Conference (WCEC) is just three weeks away. This year thousands of people will come together in Orlando from August 23 - 26 to learn and exchange ideas about challenges facing our industry and opportuni…
Last week the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) health exchange subsidy. What does the ruling mean for workers’ compensation going forward? The ACA’s subsidy ruling has been a roller coaster ride for most of the major…
Sedgwick President and CEO, David A. North, is a featured author in the current William Mitchell Law Review. Dave addresses the Affordable Care Act as it relates to workers’ compensation. The article addresses such issues as access to medical care, p…
Sedgwick Senior Vice President, Senior Healthcare Advisor, Kimberly George, discusses the implications of the Affordable Care Act on workers’ compensation programs at the 2015 SIIA Workers’ Compensation Executive Forum. During her presentation, she t…
We are in a time unlike any other in our industry. The pace and the reach of emerging risks make our heads spin. Each day the news brings new reports on topics that we know will impact the businesses we are all looking to protect. This year at RIMS…
Communities and companies alike are on a mission to create a culture of health. Obesity, chronic disease and diabetes management have long been a wellness focus for employers. 25 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed and its inten…
Sedgwick Senior Vice President, Senior Healthcare Advisor, Kimberly George is featured in an article posted on the Risk & Insurance website. In the article, Kimberly talks about some of the latest healthcare technology and how these advancements ar…
Sedgwick forecasts top risk and productivity management trends As the leading global provider of technology-enabled claims and productivity management solutions, Sedgwick helps clients prepare for difficult changes, look for new ways to control co…
On Wednesday, October 8, I will be presenting at the 2014 Business Insurance Workers Comp & Safety Virtual Conference. I certainly hope you will be able to join us for this great event where I will speak about Affordable Care Act (ACA) advancements…
Ms. George talks about the challenges and opportunities presented by the Affordable Care Act.Some of the technology advancements that she describes include: telemedicine, Google glass, wearable monitoring devices, internet connected sensors, and 3D …
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA), courts and differing points of view are all mentioned in the same sentence it should not surprise anyone, should it? If you watch Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show, he has a regular feature called "Pros and Cons" of…
Stress in the workplace is a public health issue that the World Health Organization called the “health epidemic of the 21st century.” According to the 2013 Stress in the Workplace national survey by the American Psychological Association, 65% of U.S…