Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Health Care Industry Health care providers have been increasingly utilizing technology and turning to digitization. Innovations such as telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), digital billing systems and connected devices continue to reshape the industry. Although technological advancements provide several key benefits and can enhance patient care, they create additional cybersecurity exposures. […]
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Safety Matters | Prevent Slips and Falls at Your Workplace
Prevent Slips and Falls at Your Workplace A janitorial employee was scrubbing a hallway with water and a cleaning agent. An observant worker realized that soon, dozens of employees would be going down this hallway on their way to the timeclock. In addition to a slip hazard, a continually wet surface promotes the growth of […]
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Work Comp Insights- The Importance of Prompt Claims Reporting
The Importance of Prompt Claims Reporting The rising cost of claims presents a significant challenge for employers today. However, there is a simple strategy that can significantly reduce your claims costs: report all claims promptly. In fact, the sooner a claim is reported, the lower the cost is likely to be. Beyond cost, reporting claims […]
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Risk Insights | Liability and the Volunteer Protection Act
Liability and the Volunteer Protection Act When volunteers bear the burden of liability, the public is less likely to participate in social service programs. To promote volunteerism, the Volunteer Protection Act (VPA) was signed into law in 1997. This act pre-empts existing, looser state laws protecting nonprofit volunteers, encouraging the public to participate in social […]
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Live Well, Work Well | Supporting Work-life Balance During Back-to-school Season
Supporting Work-life Balance During Back-to-school Season For working parents with school-age kids, the return to school can be chaotic. There are new routines to figure out, numerous activities to manage and sometimes kids’ transitional meltdowns to soothe. As such, balancing work with caregiving responsibilities can be incredibly challenging, often without straightforward solutions. Work-life balance refers […]
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Mental Health Minute | September 2026
988 Lifeline Enters Its Fourth Year as Demand Grows September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this year’s observance comes as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) marks its fourth anniversary, with usage climbing steadily. The three-digit number gives anyone a free, easy way to reach crisis counselors by phone, text or chat, connecting callers […]
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Live Well, Work Well | September 2026
Cholesterol and You Cholesterol is a substance in your blood that your body needs to build cells; yet, too much can pose a problem. Cholesterol travels through the blood on proteins called lipoproteins. There are two types: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as bad cholesterol, makes up most of your body’s cholesterol. High levels of LDL […]
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Work Comp Insights | Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Workers’ Compensation
Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Workers’ Compensation Recent years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) surge in popularity. Such technology encompasses machines, computer systems and other devices that can simulate human intelligence processes. In other words, this technology can perform a variety of cognitive functions typically associated with the human mind, such as observing, learning, […]
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Safety Matters | Avoid Injury – Practice Safe Lifting
Avoid Injury – Practice Safe Lifting Lifting—whether it be patients or heavy medical equipment—is a common activity in a health care setting, and it is often forgotten that there are proper techniques that need to be followed to avoid injury. In fact, lower back injuries are the most common work-related injury cited by the Occupational […]
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Risk Insights | Eldercare Facilities and Pollution
Eldercare Facilities and Pollution Eldercare facilities must maintain a safe environment and protect their residents. One risk often overlooked is pollution. After all, there are many pollution hazards that, though normally harmless to the general population, can pose serious health threats for the elderly due to their weakened immune systems. Pollution is generally seen as […]
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