At Sedgwick, taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Our job is to provide assistance and support when the unexpected occurs. But more often than not, our colleagues are not the first ones at the scene when there’s an injury at wor…
edge:The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and return to work (RTW) continue to be hot topics among our clients and the industry in general. What questions are employers asking? Bryon: One of the most common things we hear is, “Do we have to enga…
Rising physical therapy costs – Balancing the budget as price tags surge BY ROBIN BUSHVice President, Medical Networks, Sedgwick Employers and risk managers watching physical therapy spend rising may assume that the rising cost is because of increasi…
For example, in Kentucky, Tennessee and New York, prescribers are legally required to check PDMP data when initially prescribing opioids. This has resulted in a decrease in the number of opioid prescriptions in each state of 8.5%, 7% and 9.5%, respec…
GOOD HEALTH EMPOWERMENTS Of the many challenges to general health and well-being of our citizens, the most urgent is the soaring opioid epidemic, which causes 91 deaths each day and costs our nation an estimated $53.4 billion each year.1 The Trump ad…
As I think back on the past week, I feel reaffirmed that we are better together. This week, the 5th Annual Comp Laude™ Awards and Gala celebrated the good things our industry does to help those experiencing a workplace injury or ill…
Claims administrators have an invaluable opportunity to help future pharmacists understand the challenges regarding prescription drug use for occupational injuries. A pharmacist intern program, like the one we offer at Sedgwick, can provide ex…
Delta Air Lines has been awarded a 2017 Teddy Award and is prominently featured in Risk & Insurance for its commitment to putting employees first. Sedgwick Managing Director, Lynn Williams conveys that Delta Air Lines strongly embraces employee advo…
In recent years, some innovative healthcare leaders and organizations have developed and implemented formal communication and resolution programs (CRPs) that, when combined with advances in patient safety, exemplify fairness and build trust. The inte…
A portrait of opioid use disorder Read part one of Rachel's story here. Rachel was once a vibrant gardener, grandmother and worker. Regrettably, following an injury, she became one of a growing number of those suffering from opioid use disorder (…
Earlier this year, the Rehab Institute of Chicago was transformed into the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. In addition to moving to a new, larger facility, the leadership team developed a new patient care model. The Sedgwick team works with centers of excel…
ERISA changes being introduced BY BRYON BASSSVP, Disability and Absence Management, Sedgwick Several changes in the regulations governing claims and appeals under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) became effective in January…
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) generally includes 12 weeks of unpaid time off for eligible employees after the birth of a child, the placement of a child for adoption or foster care, and to care for a parent, child or spouse with a serious h…
Sedgwick SVP, Medical Quality, Dr. Teresa Bartlett is quoted in an article that focuses on the importance of eliminating missed medical appointments as a way to reduce claim costs and improve outcomes. She explains there is a monetary cost associate…
Sedgwick SVP, Medical Quality, Dr. Teresa Bartlett discusses how states vary in the ways they treat depression under workers’ compensation. She notes that five states - Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Washington, and West Virginia exclude depression f…