SHARP HealthCare halved complex claims using early biopsychosocial intervention, saving overall exposures for the workers compensation program $3M annually and improving recovery outcomes.
Violence against health care workers is showing no signs of slowing down. Health care organizations must lean into risk management, or face expensive and painful consequences.
As the workers’ comp industry evolves, artificial intelligence, automation, and value-based care are transforming claims management—enabling faster, smarter, and more holistic recovery strategies for injured workers.
AM Best warns that favorable investment environment may discourage necessary rate actions as tort reform changes and social inflation drive claims severity.
As mental health takes center stage in both workplace culture and public policy, the workers’ compensation industry must evolve to meet new challenges in claims management, causation, and care coordination.
If we want to support and strengthen this critical segment of the healthcare market, a transformation is needed—one that prioritizes financial stability, operational efficiency, and fairness for all stakeholders.
Health care facilities of all sizes are embracing AI to reduce administrative workloads and improve note taking. However, adoption of the technology also comes with risks.
Product recalls surge across key industries in 2024, with over 580 million units affected through September alone, Sedgwick’s quarterly analysis reveals.
Surge in telemedicine creates liability risks as providers grapple with coverage gaps and cybersecurity threats, reveals a survey of brokers by QBE North America.
This New Jersey-based healthcare system optimized injury reporting and implemented advanced safety protocols, fostering a healthier and safer workplace environment.
This healthcare organization enhanced injury reporting with a new electronic system, increasing reporting rates while reducing OSHA recordable injuries.
As more health care networks acquire individual physician practices, the workers’ compensation industry must address the medical management costs and patient outcomes associated with this trend.