April is stress awareness month! It should come as no surprise that the workplace is one of the leading causes of stress in a person’s life. The modern office environment is fast-paced, high-pressured, and increasingly impactful on our everyday lives. In this blog, we’ll examine
It’s the top conversation in nearly every industry: artificial intelligence. In the workers’ compensation world, AI technology is already changing and expediting long-standing processes that plague our field. In 2023, AI largely improved the workers’ compensation claims process by automating processes and freeing personnel from
Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions affecting individuals in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. As pervasive as these circumstances are, there continues
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an ever-lasting mark on our world, affecting every part of our lives. While many have somewhat seamlessly transitioned to a new normal, others are continuing to suffer with lasting shadows of the virus. Known as "long COVID” or “long-haul COVID,”
It’s no surprise that summers are hot, but recent summers have reached a startling level of dangerous heat due to climate change. According to World Meteorological Association data from late-June and early-July, the Earth just experienced the hottest week on record. Heat waves across the
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness, trouble sleeping, and for many comes with the difficulty of doing normal activities. Fibromyalgia may also be worsened by certain workplace conditions and activities. If this is the case, you need an experienced
The Spring season is a great time to address many things that have been needing attention over the past several months. Spring cleaning most commonly comes to mind when people think about turning over a new leaf, but you can also apply this philosophy to