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June 02, 2023
Kelly Noonan
VP, business development
Managing occupational hearing loss in the public sector

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 million Americans are exposed to hazardous noise levels at work each year. Whether it’s sustained over time, like long-term proximity to sirens or loud machinery, or a one-time eve…

June 02, 2023 by Kelly Noonan, VP, business development
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May 22, 2023
Dr. Teresa Bartlett, managing director, managed care and Max Koonce, chief claims officer
Medical inflation continues to impact claims

The media recently shared an interesting take on inflation trends, and pointed out the divergence between overall inflation and medical inflation trends. Expenses are on the rise in nearly every area and as medical costs continue to increase, so do e…

May 22, 2023 by Dr. Teresa Bartlett, managing director, managed care and Max Koonce, chief claims officer
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May 18, 2023
Rebecca Sherman, clinical behavioral health specialist and Mark Debus, clinical manager
Improved mental health for employees starts with awareness

No matter our profession or role, each of us has a responsibility to learn more about mental wellness and what we can do to help ourselves and others during Mental Health Awareness Month and throughout the year. In today's podcast, Rebecca Sherman, c…

May 18, 2023 by Rebecca Sherman, clinical behavioral health specialist and Mark Debus, clinical manager
Sedgwick edge
May 10, 2023
Claims technology: what’s here today and on the horizon for tomorrow

Sedgwick's Leah Cooper and Mark Dobson discuss the best path forward for the claims industry regarding adopting current technology and innovations

May 10, 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
Article
April 12, 2023
What Happens If You Take Too Much Melatonin, According to Pharmacists

Paul Peak, VP of clinical pharmacy at Sedgwick, weighs in on the side effects of melatonin

April 12, 2023
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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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April 03, 2023
Comp sector explores physical medicine options

Sedgwick's Michael Hough, assistant vice president managed care, discusses physical medicine in work comp

April 03, 2023
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March 20, 2023
Sedgwick appoints Andre Mataia head of construction in Australia

SYDNEY, 21 March 2023 — Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has named Andre Mataia head of its construction adjusting team in Australia. The promotion showcases the growth …

March 20, 2023
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March 16, 2023
Beth Burry, managing director, clinical programs and Jo Copeland, SVP design and strategy
Managing lost workdays and medical costs with nurse triage

On-the-job injuries present a variety of challenges for impacted employees and their employers. In today's podcast we are joined by Beth Burry, managing director, clinical programs and Jo Copeland, SVP design and strategy who discuss what clinical co…

March 16, 2023 by Beth Burry, managing director, clinical programs and Jo Copeland, SVP design and strategy
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March 13, 2023
Max Koonce, chief claims officer, and David Guaragna, SVP, operations
Inflation and the current claims landscape

Price increases can be seen across all industries — from food and fuel to construction and manufacturing. When we look at the claims industry, these same factors are influencing costs in workers’ compensation, auto and property claims. Inflati…

March 13, 2023 by Max Koonce, chief claims officer, and David Guaragna, SVP, operations
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January 30, 2023
Kids’ Chance New Initiative: Helping Even More Kids Impacted by WC Injuries Achieve a Brighter Future

Andrea Buhl, president of managed care, provides commentary in this Risk & Insurance article.

January 30, 2023
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October 11, 2022
Kathy Tazic
managing director client services
Expand your view at National Comp 2022

Our industry will gather at National Comp in Las Vegas Oct. 19-21. We look forward to seeing our clients and partners throughout the conference and talking about some of the significant challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Here is a glim…

October 11, 2022 by Kathy Tazic, managing director client services
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October 10, 2022
Rebecca Sherman
clinical behavioral health specialist
Mental wellness: awareness to action

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, a time designated for education around mental health issues and mobilizing efforts to support people around the globe. This topic is important to me not only because I’m a licensed clinical social worker and claims…

October 10, 2022 by Rebecca Sherman, clinical behavioral health specialist