Leaders Speak

By Dr. Mitch Freeman, Pharm.D., Senior VP and Chief Clinical Officer, Mitchell Being aware of emerging trends in drug therapy is important for the successful management of any workers compensation program. Opioids and medical marijuana are the two topics that seem to dominate conversation, and this past year continued that trend. As an industry, what… [Read more]

By Brian Allen, VP of Government Affairs, Mitchell There’s no question that healthcare is at the forefront of many conversations as we head into 2020 and the next presidential election. From discussions of restructuring the healthcare system to combatting rising costs to continuing the fight against the opioid crisis, the topic is pervasive. A recent… [Read more]

By Jack Bailey, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Bailey Southwell & Co. While some business owners may initially think they need to be exclusively focused on financial metrics (revenue, gross margin, adjusted EBITDA, etc.), the value of a business transcends just numbers. In Part One of this piece last week, we discussed the first of… [Read more]

By Jack Bailey, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Bailey Southwell & Co. The M&A market remains very active. Deal activity is strong with larger industry players pursuing strategic acquisitions to enhance their offerings and private equity investors actively seeking out compelling businesses of scale for purchase or investment. As quality businesses continue to get snapped… [Read more]

By Michelle Despres, PT, CEAS II, CETS, National Product Leader for Physical Therapy, One Call The longer an injured worker is out of work, the chances of returning decline. A Department of Labor report showed the likelihood of an injured worker returning to work after a six-month absence is only 50 percent1. That number drops… [Read more]

By Michelle Despres, PT, CEAS II, CETS, National Product Leader for Physical Therapy, One Call Traditional physical therapy programs remain a tried-and-true solution to help injured workers regain functionality and return to work; however, there are rare cases when an injured worker needs additional support to get over the finish line. When this happens, an… [Read more]

By Kate Farley-Agee, VP Provider Network Product Development, Coventry The role of provider networks, particularly in workers’ compensation, is evolving. Networks are going beyond simply acting as a bridge between patients and clinicians. Instead, there is a heightened focus on both efficacy and efficiency. Last week, we looked at how these new network iterations in… [Read more]

By Kate Farley-Agee, VP Provider Network Product Development, Coventry Most discussions about the state of U.S. health care quickly lead to a simple but grim diagnosis: The system is broken. The evidence abounds and it’s compelling. The U.S. spends more per capita than any other country yet often produces only lackluster outcomes. Access to care… [Read more]

By: Scott Rogers, Chief Client Officer, Sedgwick Most employers find that a partnership with the right third party administrator can help them meet their risk management goals and create a positive experience for their injured employees and customers. In Part I of this article series, we looked at how to evaluate and select the right… [Read more]

By: Scott Rogers, Chief Client Officer, Sedgwick Cultural and technology changes have rapidly evolved the claims management industry. Employers have many choices to make to ensure that when a workers’ compensation claim occurs, the employee is cared for properly and returns to productivity. The interaction with employees when an unfortunate event occurs impacts their feeling… [Read more]