Well, it’s that time of year again.  As per the CDC, flu activity usually peaks between December and February, although activity can last as late as May. As we know, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.  Anyone can get the flu and serious problems related to the flu can happen at any age, but some people are at a higher risk of d

Shift to ambulatory care centers seen lowering costs, improving outcomes

In today’s information age, data is everywhere. We’re inundated with it. But gathering data is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. Data isn’t very useful if nothing is done with it. It’s the analysis that leads to using data effectively to make better decisions that is the true key to success.  Workers' compensation is no exception. Increasingly, the success of your workers' compensation program is dependent on how data is being used to take action. If you’re not seeing the value of da

Andrea Buhl is using her hands-on nursing background to help lead an emerging team of specialized nurse case managers for Sedgwick.

To those unfamiliar with the process, calculating claims’ settlements may appear to be a mysterious and complicated endeavor. However, when done right, the process can and should be transparent, fair and beneficial to all parties. Risk managers play an essential role in the process by ensuring that those who grant settlement authority understand the mission-critical yet often subtle nuances of the process. The task of risk managers is to convey the known facts supporting the calculation so that

Three experts help break down the latest technological developments and provided insights into how they can benefit the workers’ compensation system during the most recent Out Front Ideas webinar

Sedgwick's Stewart Steel contributed

Disasters are unfortunately becoming commonplace news stories. Many people are dealing with tragic losses in the wake of both man-made and natural disasters. The recent fires that have ravaged California are now among the most devastating in U.S. history. This article from Digg provides a visualization of the scope of the fires. While the priority for emergency resources and others involved is focused on the safety and health of those impacted, the reality is many people are grappling w

The pathway to workplace injury healing and recovery