July 29, 2022 from CCHOS A Functional Abilities Evaluation (FAE) can be a game-changer for employers seeking safer and more effective return-to-work processes. Understanding the FAE Advantage A Functional Abilities Evaluation (FAE) is a comprehensive, data-driven assessment of an employee’s physical and cognitive capabilities. It offers employers a clear picture of what an […]
September 20, 2023 from Medscape In the ever-evolving realm of pain management, the role of opioids has been a subject of intense discussion and scrutiny. Medscape recently published an interview with Dr. Daniel Clauw, a distinguished professor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Clauw is currently leading a groundbreaking clinical trial […]
April 14, 2023 from CTV News According to Manulife’s Wellness Report, which estimated an average of 48 days missed per employee due to health-related difficulties in 2022, employee health is having a negative impact on workforce productivity. Employers lose about $645 million a year due to employee presenteeism, or when workers show up for work […]
We’re thrilled to introduce Mary Grimes, our new Director of Business Development at Western Medical Assessments. With over 25 years of experience, Mary brings a wealth of expertise to her newest role and we hope you will help us in welcoming her to the team. Mary’s extensive career has equipped her with a deep […]
September 26, 2023 from the Edmonton Journal In Alberta, the cost of motor insurance is rising due to lawsuits and legal expenditures, according to a recent report that was ordered by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Legal fees account for about 20% of Albertan drivers’ motor insurance rates, or about $200 per […]
August 8, 2023 from Science Direct The ongoing pandemic has presented unique challenges, including the gradual return of employees to work. But what about the impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on our workforce? A recent study focusing on healthcare workers revealed some interesting insights. Of the 1704 health care workers involved, nearly 35% took […]
May 24, 2023 Canadian HR Reporter According to recent research, employers all around the world are losing staff after requiring them to return to work. According to Unispace, a strategy, design, and construction organization, more than seven in ten (72%) of companies globally have compulsory office returns, and 50% of the global workforce […]
August 1, 2023 from Western Standard A trucking business in Quebec has been ordered to reinstate a driver who was fired after she had at least nine beers before losing control of her truck on a Pennsylvania highway. “The evening of the accident, she needed to consume,” stated Quebec Arbitration Tribunal (QAT) adjudicator […]
July 5, 2023 from Mescape A 37-year-old man who was injured in a car accident is brought into the emergency department (ED). He doesn’t seem to have any visible physical wounds. He shows considerable annoyance with the existing emergency professionals and police officers, and he throws a cup of water at the hospital staff. […]
May 26, 2023 from Medscape A new study demonstrates that an artificial intelligence (AI) technology outperforms human call takers in identifying stroke victims from calls to the emergency services. The AI model had a greater positive predictive value—a measure of the percentage of anticipated positive cases that are actually positive—than the human phone […]