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September 20, 2023
OSHA’s latest workforce protection efforts — and what employers must do to comply

Contributing experts: Jeff Byxbe, senior risk services consultant and Michael Dougherty, director, risk services As is expected for the tenure of a Democratic president, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (…

September 20, 2023
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September 14, 2023
David Setzkorn
senior vice president workforce absence and disability practice leader
School is back in session: Here’s how employers can prepare for unexpected absences

As we transition from the dog days of summer into the beauty that is fall foliage, many employees are preparing for one of the biggest fall activities in their household: children going back to school. According to a recent article in Employee Benefi…

September 14, 2023 by David Setzkorn, senior vice president workforce absence and disability practice leader
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September 14, 2023
Dr. Reema Hammoud
AVP, clinical pharmacy
Pharmacy trends: pain management in workers’ compensation

Pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American healthcare providers write 259 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication each yea…

September 14, 2023 by Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy
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September 05, 2023
Heather Lawley
global head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG)
International Day of Charity: celebrating our colleagues and community champions

September 5 is the International Day of Charity — offering a chance for organizations to increase and enhance social responsibility around the world, and to celebrate volunteerism and philanthropic activities. Our colleagues demonstrate every d…

September 05, 2023 by Heather Lawley, global head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG)
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September 01, 2023
Neil Wright
director, professional liability claims
Navigating professional indemnity insurance

Professional indemnity insurance — also referred to as professional liability or errors and omissions — is used by lawyers, accountants and other professionals who require expert guidance and coverage for their business. In this podcast, …

September 01, 2023 by Neil Wright, director, professional liability claims
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August 17, 2023
David Setzkorn
senior vice president workforce absence and disability practice leader
School is back in session: What does this mean for FMLA?

It is a special time of year that parents look forward to, the start of a new school year. As teachers prepare their classrooms, this is a good a time for school districts and their human resource departments to review their Family and Medical Leave …

August 17, 2023 by David Setzkorn, senior vice president workforce absence and disability practice leader
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August 16, 2023
Jody Moses
managing director, public entity services
Programs with purpose: serving the public sector

In the world of risk management, serving the needs of public entities is often considered to be a distinct discipline. Yet, like their counterparts in the private sector, public entities employ people, own property, manage fleets of vehicles, maintai…

August 16, 2023 by Jody Moses, managing director, public entity services
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August 15, 2023
Dr. Teresa Bartlett
managing director, senior medical officer
Catching z’s and harnessing the power of sleep

According to the experts, the average person should spend about one third of their lives sleeping, which equates to a recommended seven and nine hours each night. However, despite growing evidence that adequate sleep is vital to well-being, because o…

August 15, 2023 by Dr. Teresa Bartlett, managing director, senior medical officer
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July 20, 2023
Dr. Paul Peak, VP, clinical pharmacy and Luke Parnell, director, client services
Physician dispensing claims: outcomes impossible to ignore

A little over a year ago, we published a blog on the topic of physician dispensing and how this practice has drastically increased pharmacy spend in workers’ compensation claims across a number of jurisdictions. The states most heavily impacted are f…

July 20, 2023 by Dr. Paul Peak, VP, clinical pharmacy and Luke Parnell, director, client services
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July 17, 2023
Terri Riley
SVP, managed care practices and client services
Unconditional: treating injured workers with care and empathy

Suffering a workplace injury can be a very stressful experience. Going from fully functional to incapacitated in the blink of an eye, combined with angst and uncertainty about the future, makes for a very difficult time for an injured worker. Adding…

July 17, 2023 by Terri Riley, SVP, managed care practices and client services
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July 05, 2023
Jaysen Eldridge
VP, ancillary operations
Prosthetics for injured workers: specialized care demands specialized expertise

Injuries involving amputation comprise about 0.5% of on-the-job accidents and are among the most devastating and costly workers’ compensation claims. When such an incident occurs, the employer is responsible for making the employee whole again. This …

July 05, 2023 by Jaysen Eldridge, VP, ancillary operations
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July 03, 2023
Mark Debus, clinical manager, behavioral health; Adam Morell, assistant vice president, product compliance; and Cindy Parker, managing director, casualty
Reshaping the conversation around how employers support and accommodate employees

The past couple of years have given rise to some significant workplace trends — a war for talent, demands for flexible work options and an increased need for mental health support. Typically, we hear about these issues from the employee perspec…

July 03, 2023 by Mark Debus, clinical manager, behavioral health; Adam Morell, assistant vice president, product compliance; and Cindy Parker, managing director, casualty
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June 23, 2023
Robin Roeder
SVP risk management
Supporting the next generation of workers and building future leaders

The need to attract young talent to the risk management and insurance profession is critical. Scholarship programs are one way to help build that talent pipeline. While Sedgwick has long been a supporter of rising talent in the industry, the Sedgwick…

June 23, 2023 by Robin Roeder, SVP risk management
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June 22, 2023
Adam Morell, JD, assistant vice president, product compliance and Bridget Caswell, director, product compliance and statutory administration
DEI’s impact on leave

By now, most organizations recognize that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is the right thing to do. It helps employees feel welcomed, valued, respected and heard; provides fair access to resources, opportunities and …

June 22, 2023 by Adam Morell, JD, assistant vice president, product compliance and Bridget Caswell, director, product compliance and statutory administration
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June 09, 2023
Dr. Teresa Bartlett, managing director, managed care; Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP clinical pharmacy; and Dr. Paul Peak, VP clinical pharmacy
Addressing PTSD trends

People affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a better chance of recovering and returning to work quickly if early intervention steps take place, rather than waiting for the person’s symptoms to introduce themselves. We know how impor…

June 09, 2023 by Dr. Teresa Bartlett, managing director, managed care; Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP clinical pharmacy; and Dr. Paul Peak, VP clinical pharmacy
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