Memphis, TN – Sedgwick recently published “Insights for 2017,” forecasting major industry trends employers and risk management professionals should watch this year.
“Our colleagues take care of people facing uncertain situations every day, and part of our job in caring for them is to simplify and clarify the claims process,” said David A. North, president and CEO of Sedgwick. “We are committed to making the experience easier and helping our clients and consumers navigate the system.
“To ensure we continue to provide the best possible service and keep our clients informed, our team stays at the forefront of important industry trends. Sedgwick’s thought leaders believe the following topics and trends affecting healthcare, the regulatory environment, consumer benefits, commercial risk and technology will be important in 2017, and we will continue to monitor them throughout the year.”
Good Health Empowerments
- Accessing care via technology
- Balancing the scale of pain management
- Supporting mental health initiatives
Regulation Transformations
- Compliance enforcement
- Navigating regulatory changes
- Workers’ compensation strategies
Consumer-Centric Progressions
- Enhancing the claims experience
- Bridging benefit models
- On-demand consumerism
Risk Circumventions
- Crisis plans
- Geo risks
- Talent strategies
Tech Modernisms
- Artificial and emotional intelligence
- Explosion in actionable data
- Self-service innovations
For more on Sedgwick’s Insights for 2017 list and industry thought leadership, visit the Sedgwick website and follow the Sedgwick blog Connection at blog.sedgwick.com.
Source: Sedgwick
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