Throughout 2020, our experts and thought leaders will monitor, share and explore the common threads that connect us all, and keep you tied into how they evolve to help us all prepare for the future.
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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 …
On August 13, 2014 Miami-Dade 11th Circuit Judge Jorge Cueto in Florida Workers’ Advocates v. State of Florida held that the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act, as amended effective October 1, 2003, is unconstitutional as long as it contains the exclu…
Claims is arguably one of the most challenging professions within the industry but it can also be one of the most rewarding and impactful. The industry must be prepared to tackle today’s issues head on and capitalize upon emerging opportunities. This…
. The goals of such programs include the delivery of high quality medical and disability services, the establishment of a collaborative, proactive strategy designed to produce results, and the creation of a culture of health, wellness, and safety a…
WCEC session preview looks at how organizations measure the quality and performance of their risk management programs
Sedgwick SVP Denise Fleury receives 2014 DMEC Partnership Award
Providing safe care to children and avoiding liability is a top concern for most emergency department (ED) providers and facilities. ED use by children under age six is frequent, accounting for more than 30 million encounters and 24 percent of annu…
You need to be prepared when they do! Because we are the leave administrator for many large employers, since the first of the year, Sedgwick has received an increased number of requests to assist our clients with Department of Labor (DOL) inquires …
Sedgwick announced today that Gregg Hammann has joined the company as executive vice president and chief strategy officer.
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…
Sedgwick Senior Vice President, Senior Healthcare Advisor, Kimberly George is featured in Leader’s Edge Magazine talking about the potential impact the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have on the healthcare industry and what this could mean to employe…
I think everyone reading this blog has been touched by alcohol or substance abuse in their lifetime, whether personally or through the experience of an acquaintance, a family member, a close friend, a classmate or a colleague. We know the dangers of …