What’s your standard for “consistent outcomes” across managers and worksites?

We standardize decision-making with defined workflows and a centralized team, ensuring every request follows the same documented, compliant process — while still using interactive dialogue to assess individual needs case by case.

What does your model automate, and what stays human?

We automate routine steps like intake, tracking and low-cost approvals, while trained specialists lead the interactive process, evaluate complex cases and handle sensitive conversations with care.

Do your workflows reflect our job families (nurses, admins, techs, etc.) and essential functions?

Yes. Our healthcare employee accommodations program uses role-specific requirements and clinical or operational context to guide appropriate, job-aligned accommodations.

What insights will I actually get, and what decisions do they enable?

You’ll get centralized visibility into request volumes, trends and outcomes — helping you identify cost drivers, spot bottlenecks and make informed decisions to improve efficiency and workforce outcomes.

How do accommodations decisions account for patient safety and clinical coverage?

Every decision is based on an interactive, evidence-based process that considers job demands, compliance requirements and operational realities — ensuring accommodations are both reasonable for the employee and workable within the organization.

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Workforce expectations are rising

What our data reveals:

01: 2025 accommodations metrics
Track how accommodation volumes are rising (+7.2% YoY) and where requests are concentrated — with leave making up 59% of cases.
02: Accommodations landscape insights
Understand what’s driving change, including the rapid growth of work-from-home accommodations, now comprising over 50% of environmental requests.
03: Benchmarked patterns and trends
Learn how your program compares to industry trends and performance patterns across a range of industries.

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Many healthcare organizations are struggling to keep up with requests for job accommodations and to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.

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SVP, Compliance & Workforce Absence Practice Leader

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Healthcare clients rely on Sedgwick to deliver best-in-class outcomes

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Delivering end-to-end accommodations support

We partner with healthcare HR, risk management and finance leaders to promote compliance, operational efficiency and a positive employee experience.

Simplified process

Our experts and technology make things easier every step of the way — from request and assessment through implementation.

The right fit

We tailor our solution and fast track select accommodations based on your unique needs, so employees get proper, timely support.

Integrated approach

Because accommodations needs vary, our solution works seamlessly with disability, absence and workers’ comp programs.

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