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…
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…
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…
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…
Sedgwick's Paul Peak, VP of clinical pharmacy, discusses how IT can play a role in improving medication adherence
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 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 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…
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…
Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP of clinical pharmacy at Sedgwick discusses prescription drug shortages
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…