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June 01, 2023
Andrew Newhouse, Pharm.D
director clinical pharmacy
Prescription drug shortages and costs are on the rise — what’s next for the pharmaceutical industry?

There are signs that the supply chain issues we’ve all witnessed over the past several years have started to subside, offering relief to many. That said, the pharmaceutical industry isn’t entirely out of the woods just yet. Supply chain setbacks have…

June 01, 2023 by Andrew Newhouse, Pharm.D, director clinical pharmacy
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May 25, 2023
Kathy Conway
VP, specialty operations
Curbing medical malpractice claim costs amid social inflation

Today’s industry professionals are very familiar with the phenomenon of social inflation, in which insurers’ claim costs increase faster than general economic inflation. In the medical malpractice space in which my team operates, I’ve observed case v…

May 25, 2023 by Kathy Conway, VP, specialty operations
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May 10, 2023
Bryon Bass
SVP disability and absence management
The lingering impact of long COVID: employee and employer challenges

As COVID-19 continues to linger and mutate three years after the emergence of a global pandemic, there’s still much we don’t fully understand about its impact — and critical issues are becoming more evident. Among the most problematic is long C…

May 10, 2023 by Bryon Bass, SVP disability and absence management
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April 20, 2023
Glenn R. Bartlett and Corey J. Stewart join EFI Global as fire investigators, engineers in Atlantic Canada

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, April 20, 2023 – EFI Global, a leading, full-service international consulting firm specializing in forensic engineering, environmental, fire investigation and specialty consulting services, welcomed two new members to its forens…

April 20, 2023
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April 12, 2023
Rethinking Medication and Information Technology

Sedgwick's Paul Peak, VP of clinical pharmacy, discusses how IT can play a role in improving medication adherence

April 12, 2023
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April 12, 2023
Bryon Bass
SVP disability and absence management
Baby steps toward greater certainty around parental leave

Preparing for parenthood is no easy feat — and pregnancy is a significant undertaking. Expectant parents know the importance of researching family history and prenatal vitamins, but there are many aspects of the journey that are not as clear. E…

April 12, 2023 by Bryon Bass, SVP disability and absence management
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April 07, 2023
Dr. Teresa Bartlett
managing director, senior medical officer
Back to basics on public health

April 7 is World Health Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness of issues in public health. From my experience as a medical doctor and my role at Sedgwick supporting our managed care team and advising on complex workers’ compensation cases, I’ve h…

April 07, 2023 by Dr. Teresa Bartlett, managing director, senior medical officer
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April 04, 2023
Rebecca Sherman
clinical behavioral health specialist
Freedom from the stress: recognizing symptoms, managing demands

April is Stress Awareness Month, an observance dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and cures for today’s stress epidemic. In this blog, I want to explore the meaning of stress, what contributes to it, how to recognize it and som…

April 04, 2023 by Rebecca Sherman, clinical behavioral health specialist
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March 28, 2023
Matt Walker
recall advisor
Eye drops become latest OTC product impacted by recalls

The healthcare industry is changing to accommodate more modern demands, particularly those of patients who choose to self-treat. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications have risen in popularity recently, as patients increasingly seek more flexibility to t…

March 28, 2023 by Matt Walker, recall advisor
Article
March 24, 2023
Dr. Reema Hammoud
AVP of Clinical Pharmacy
Prescription Drug Shortages: Understanding Trends In Off-Label Utilization

Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP of clinical pharmacy at Sedgwick discusses prescription drug shortages

March 24, 2023 by Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP of Clinical Pharmacy
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March 17, 2023
Chris Occleshaw
recall consultant
European product recalls increased in 2022, with heightened regulatory activity expected in 2023

According to Sedgwick’s 2023 State of the Nation Recall Index report, product recalls in five key European sectors increased in 2022 for the second consecutive year. The 10,545 recall events in 2022 represent a 4.3% increase over 2021 numbers for the…

March 17, 2023 by Chris Occleshaw, recall consultant
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March 15, 2023
Adam Morell, assistant vice president, product compliance and Audrey Bryan, director operations – business service
Accounting for absenteeism: optimizing leave programs with a focus on care and engagement

If 2022 was the year of returning to work, 2023 is about keeping workers engaged. The global shift to remote work triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic may have shown us that employees can be productive without setting foot in an office, but both remote…

March 15, 2023 by Adam Morell, assistant vice president, product compliance and Audrey Bryan, director operations – business service
Press release
March 07, 2023
European product recalls rose in 2022 for the second consecutive year

Sedgwick brand protection releases full year of European product recall data and analysis LONDON, 7 March 2023 – Product recall activity across five key European markets continued to increase in 2022 after returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2021. S…

March 07, 2023
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February 14, 2023
Chris Harvey
VP, crisis solution
U.S. regulatory agencies prioritize child safety in consumer products

Regulators in the United States have been moving especially quickly in the past year to implement new rules to protect children. With 2023 now well underway, companies should expect even more regulatory changes as federal agencies update their langua…

February 14, 2023 by Chris Harvey, VP, crisis solution
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February 03, 2023
Jon Paulsen - VP, self-insurance pooling administration; Jody Moses - managing director, client services; Kimberly George - global head, innovation and product development
Imagine the possibilities at PARMA 2023

The Public Agency Risk Management Association will celebrate its 49th annual conference February 7-10 in Sacramento, California. An array of stakeholders with expertise in workers’ compensation, liability, risk management, insurance and health/safety…

February 03, 2023 by Jon Paulsen - VP, self-insurance pooling administration; Jody Moses - managing director, client services; Kimberly George - global head, innovation and product development