Sedgwick: Greater Focus on Mental Health in 2017

Telemedicine will continue to gain ground this year as a way to connect patients with a specific injury or condition with a quality provider for faster treatment, according to an Insights for 2017 forecast published this week by Sedgwick. Pain management will remain a focus of industry discussions, Sedgwick said, as opioid abuse is a continuing concern, and marijuana legalization has become more widespread. In addition, Sedgwick said initiatives aimed at psychosocial issues and behavioral health will be strengthened this year, as the link between workplace absence and mental health is highli...