Search results for: “Healthcare Risk Management”

  • Managing Third-Party Transportation Risks in Senior Living Organizations

    The Transportation Landscape Senior living operators outsource transportation to reduce capital investment, transfer liability, support ADA compliance, access specialized training, maintain regulatory flexibility, and scale services with census demand. Vendor Types Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Rideshare Platforms (Uber Health, Lyft Healthcare) Taxi/Car Services: Traditional providers Charter/Bus Services: Group transportation Regulatory Environment Transportation operates at the…

  • Delegated Design in Construction: Professional Liability Risks for Contractors

    Project delivery methods in commercial construction have changed dramatically over the past decade. More owners are now embracing project delivery methods that streamline schedules and encourage collaboration among multiple parties throughout the construction process. As projects get bigger, more specialized, and more complex – such as data centers, healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants and institutional buildings…

  • Navigating Pollution Liability Exposures: Strategies for Effective Risk Management

    Pollution incidents—chlorine leaks at hotel pools, dust from construction sites, chemical releases in manufacturing, etc.—pose significant safety and liability challenges across many industries, including hospitality, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and agriculture. The scenarios above highlight the critical need for organizations of all sizes and across all sectors to integrate pollution risk management into their safety…

  • McGriff announces promotions in its Risk Services division

    November 30, 2023 CHARLOTTE, NC – McGriff, one of the leading full-service retail insurance brokers in the U.S., announced today that it has promoted two new leaders in the firm’s Risk Services division. Brandon McCosh has been promoted to National Director, Risk Control. Shane Sumrall has been promoted to National Director, Claims. “Both Brandon and Shane are…

  • The Vital Role of Occupational Health Nurses in the Workplace

    When we think of nurses, we often envision compassionate caregivers in hospitals. However, this image overlooks a crucial segment of nursing professionals known as Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs). These registered nurses help prevent and manage work-related injuries and illnesses and play a vital role in promoting employee health and safety across the workplace.   According…

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  • Senior Living Nonprofit

    Business Issue A non-profit association comprised of multiple senior living organizations was looking to move away from their current Workers’ Compensation and Professional Liability Insurance Group Buying Plan to a Risk Sharing Plan. This program was appealing because of the reductions in insurance premiums, however their particular state was very litigious and claims could become…

  • Compliance Q&A: COBRA Implications under Severance Agreements

    Question Typically, when we terminate a management or executive employee, we agree to pay all or part of their COBRA premiums for a period of time. What compliance concerns should we consider? Summary While an employer may subsidize COBRA for terminated employees, including management and executives, there are potential compliance traps for the unwary. These…

  • Are Chronic Conditions Driving Up Your Workers’ Comp Spend?

    There is a direct correlation between employee well-being and workplace safety. Healthier employees tend to be safer, leading to fewer on-the-job accidents. However, the presence of chronic and often co-morbid conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, arthritis, asthma, hypertension, depression, and anxiety, can impact employees’ ability to perform their jobs safely and add significant complexity to…

  • Compliance Q&A: High-Cost Claimants: ADA, ACA, HIPAA and ERISA

    Question We are examining various health coverage and plan design options in order to save money. One employee, a hemophiliac, has experienced high claims and requires expensive, ongoing treatment. Our reinsurance carrier has imposed a laser at $500,000 for this employee, which is a significant financial burden. May we offer this high-cost claimant cash to…