Los Angeles, CA – Agile Occupational Medicine (“Agile”), a California-based owner and operator of occupational healthcare clinics, recently announced an investment and capital commitment from Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Agile owns and manages occupational… [Read more]
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Harvard MedTech Appoints Anita Breedlove VP of Market Partnerships
Las Vegas, NV – Anita Breedlove has been appointed Vice President of Market Partnerships at Harvard MedTech, a digital health company pioneering Vx Therapy that comprehensively integrates virtual reality with behavioral health for the treatment of the effects of trauma, including pain, without drugs or surgery. “Anita is an accomplished sales and client management executive… [Read more]
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Announces First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Rolling Meadows, IL – Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) recently reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. “We had a fantastic start to 2022!” said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. “Our core brokerage and risk management segments combined to post 30% growth in revenue, including more… [Read more]
TCB Survey: Businesses Increase Mental Health Support, Workers Still Struggling
New York, NY – As Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off, a new survey reveals that companies are increasingly focused on the mental health of their workers: The availability of organizational programs to support employee well-being increased 22 percent in just the last year. But is it enough? Half of workers still report their mental… [Read more]
Texas Mutual Board Approves $330 Million Policyholder Dividend Distribution
Austin, TX – Texas Mutual Insurance Company recently announced that its board of directors voted unanimously to approve a $330 million dividend distribution in 2022. Dividends will be distributed to Texas Mutual policyholders for their dedication to maintaining safe work environments for their employees. This is the 24th year Texas Mutual has paid dividends, bringing… [Read more]
Sidharth Voorakkara Appointed to CA CHSWC by Senate Rules Committee
Oakland, CA – The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) recently announced the appointment of Sidharth Voorakkara to the Commission. He was appointed by the Senate Rules Committee on May 4, 2022. Sidharth Voorakkara is Senior Vice President of the San Diego office of a national public relations and polling firm,… [Read more]
AR Ringleader of $10 Million Compound Cream Scheme Sentenced
Little Rock, AR – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas recently announced the sentencing of the organizer of a multi-million-dollar kickback conspiracy. Brad Duke of Little Rock was sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment and ordered to forfeit $1,055,855.86 by United States District Judge Brian S. Miller. Duke promoted prescription pain… [Read more]
NSC Survey Finds Workplace Safety Issues Correlate with Depression, Anxiety
Itasca, IL – As the country observes Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Safety Council announces that the results of its Workforce Trends Indicator Survey show feelings of depression and anxiety were strongly correlated with how safe a respondent felt at work. Respondents who felt unsafe at work were nearly three times more likely to… [Read more]
NCCI Golf Event Generates $25,000 for Kids’ Chance of America Scholarships
Orlando, FL – The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) will donate $25,000 to support Kids’ Chance of America, in conjunction with its Annual Issues Symposium (AIS) 2022 golf tournament in Orlando, FL. Kids’ Chance of America and its state affiliates provide college scholarships for young people affected by a parent’s workplace injury or death.… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Employees Receive National Research Award
Columbus, OH – Three BWC employees were recently presented the Alice Hamilton Award for Occupational Safety and Health in the Epidemiology and Surveillance category for their published research. Mike Lampl, Dave Robins, Steve Naber, and five members of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Center for Workers’ Compensation Studies wrote a paper titled “Workers’ Compensation… [Read more]