Darrell Brown contributes to this NPR Health News article
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). …
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 …
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…
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…
Prescription pain relievers and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, are contributing factors to the current opioid epidemic. It has been reported that every day, more than 115 Americans die from overdosing on opioids.1 More than three out of five dr…
edge: With your own background, starting as a claims professional and progressing your career with Sedgwick, what advice do you give to those considering a career in our industry? Jay: The industry has evolved so much over the years and continues to…
WA adding paid family and medical leave benefits BY BRYON BASS SVP, Disability and Absence Practice & Compliance, Sedgwick Beginning January 1, 2020, the state of Washington will offer paid family and medical leave benefits for employees. The pro…
It’s no secret that intermittent leave, whether under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is difficult for employers to track and manage, but it is also an area that can spark lawsuits. What are the i…
When I think about how I connect the dots between my background in healthcare with my career in the insurance industry, my current role as a business leader and my passion about social responsibility, employee benefit models and taking care of people…
My recent curbing compounding post outlined Texas’ regulatory response to the alarming rise in use and cost for compound prescription drugs and the legislation being put in place to curb compounding within the state. While this marks a cont…
With its new rule requiring preauthorization of compound prescription drugs, Texas has become the latest state to attempt to curb the unnecessary use of compound drugs in workers’ compensation. The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) drafte…
At Sedgwick, our colleagues are dedicated to taking care of our clients and helping them stay informed on key changes and emerging trends in our industry. We recognize that 2018 will be a year of change in a variety of critical business areas. Sed…
Sedgwick SVP, Medical Officer, Dr. Teresa Bartlett is featured in an article that focuses on the problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle. She explains that such a lifestyle can contribute to increased risks associated with cancers, cardiac dis…