Bryon Bass contributed this issue of Absence Matters

In the workers’ compensation and disability arena, working itself is beneficial to a person. Work is therapeutic. Besides the obvious financial benefit, working also offers valuable opportunities to socialize and be productive. Socializing, being at …

As we prepare for the 2018 storm season, I can’t help but look back at the impact of 2017’s extreme weather. We have seen how vital it is to be ready to respond quickly to property claims in the field. Catastrophic weather events continue to test und…

In a recent case, I helped an injured employee overcome anxiety and return to work.  It turned out that going back to work was its own kind of cure.  Ryan was off work due to a lower back injury.  His claims examiner contacted me becau…

We are here - RIMS 2018

Sedgwick routinely reminds clients and colleagues about the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) National Prescription Drug Take Back Days. The next Take Back Day will be Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. In 2010, the DEA started org…

On April 6, a bus carrying members of the Humboldt Broncos, a junior hockey team from Saskatchewan collided with a transport truck, killing 16 people and injuring more than a dozen others. In the days since the accident, the nation of Canada and …

A host of new technologies, including apps, implementations of blockchain and other technology developments, are bringing innovation to claims and risk management.

If you attended RIMS 2018 last week, chances are you were smiling in the conference hall. The Therapy Animals of San Antonio were our guests in the RIMS WellnessZENter as our designated charity this year. Their mission of bringing people and animals …

Sedgwick has just completed its acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey. President & CEO, Dave North, explains what this means for the global company.

Rideshare tool  Often, limited access to reliable transportation is the reason medical appointments are missed. When injured employees miss medical appointments, it can impede their progress and complicate their recovery. In addition, missed appointm…

In the disability and absence management industry, there are some common misconceptions related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), statutory disability and leave, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Each one includes rules and reg…

When property damage occurs as the result of extreme weather or another type of disaster, businesses need experienced claims partners that can respond quickly and offer the flexibility to meet their needs throughout the entire process. The best part…