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June 23, 2018
Dr. Reema Hammoud
Director Clinical Pharmacy
One millionth morphine equivalent dosage MED

In late 2011, a team of claims management and managed care leaders at Sedgwick met to identify how they could address the troubling rise in opioid prescriptions and morphine equivalent dosage (MED).  What followed was the development of a team…

June 23, 2018 by Dr. Reema Hammoud, Director Clinical Pharmacy
Client bulletin
June 19, 2018
Sedgwick’s unique surgery nurse solution - client bulletin

Sedgwick’s unique surgery nurse solution helps patients take steps to improve their recovery

June 19, 2018
Press release
June 19, 2018
Sedgwick’s unique surgery nurse solution helps patients take steps to improve their recovery

Sedgwick’s unique surgery nurse solution helps patients take steps to improve their recovery

June 19, 2018
Press release
June 19, 2018
Mike Alwyn named Chief Operating Officer for Sedgwick Canada

Sedgwick is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Alwyn to Chief Operating Officer of Sedgwick Canada.

June 19, 2018
Press release
June 19, 2018
Andrée-Anne Beauchamp, CIP, joins Sedgwick Canada as Claims Adjuster

Sedgwick is pleased to announce that Andrée-Anne Beauchamp, CIP, joins the team as claims adjuster for Sedgwick Canada.

June 19, 2018
Client bulletin
June 15, 2018
Leave law update - May 2018

Leave law update - May 2018

June 15, 2018
Article
June 15, 2018
Robert Rochon joins Sedgwick Canada as Senior Claims Adjuster

Robert Rochon will join the team as senior claims adjuster for Sedgwick in Canada.

June 15, 2018
Blog
June 14, 2018
Tracey Davanport
Vice President Clinical Operations
Early nurse engagement

Early nurse engagement makes a valuable impact in 3 key areas Recent analysis of Sedgwick’s claims data shows that employers using 24/7 clinical consultation for workplace injuries saw 34% lower incurred costs than those using an intake process with…

June 14, 2018 by Tracey Davanport, Vice President Clinical Operations
Article
June 08, 2018
A 24/7 Emergency Room Charges An 'After-Hours' Fee. Who Should Pay?

Darrell Brown contributes to this NPR Health News article

June 08, 2018
Blog
June 07, 2018
Mike Merlino
SVP Medicare Compliance
Generic vs. brand name prescription drug costs – how much could you save?

About three years ago, we posted the article, “Could you cut $185,000 from your MSA?” The crux of this article was that by simply changing one drug from brand name to generic, you could save $185,000 from the cost of a Medicare Set-aside (MSA). …

June 07, 2018 by Mike Merlino, SVP Medicare Compliance
Blog
June 02, 2018
Mark Hawksworth
Global Technology Specialist Practice Group Leader
Cyber attack claims: stick or twist?

Cyber crime is rarely far from the headlines these days. From the alleged Russian state sponsored attack of the U.S. Democratic party, to the attack on the U.K. telecoms giant, Talk Talk, the number of incidents are clearly on the increase and the pe…

June 02, 2018 by Mark Hawksworth, Global Technology Specialist Practice Group Leader
Press release
May 31, 2018
Jose Landrove joins Sedgwick Canada as Executive General Adjuster

Jose Landrove joins Sedgwick Canada as Executive General Adjuster

May 31, 2018
Press release
May 24, 2018
James Palmer joins Sedgwick Canada

Sedgwick is pleased to announce that James Palmer will join the team as a major and complex loss adjuster to support the combined Sedgwick and Cunningham Lindsey teams in Canada.

May 24, 2018
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May 15, 2018
David Repinski
Global Development Officer, Sedgwick
Volcanos, earthquakes, fires and floods – how are we preparing for CATs in 2018?

The 2018 CAT season has started with a vengeance. Already, we are seeing damage from flooding, earthquakes and a volcano in Hawaii. On top of that, hurricane season will soon be underway, the potential increases for droughts and related fires, and we…

May 15, 2018 by David Repinski, Global Development Officer, Sedgwick
Press release
May 15, 2018
Allan Plaggenhoef joins Sedgwick Canada

Allan Plaggenhoef joins Sedgwick Canada

May 15, 2018