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Episode Summary:

Join Doug Jenkins from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce for this episode of Chamber Amplified. This week, the focus is on employee health management during the open enrollment season for managed care organizations. It's a period that plays a big role in workers' compensation for Ohio's state-funded employers. Kiesha Martin of Sedgwick talks about the importance of an MCO in improving employee retention, expediting return-to-work processes, and providing essential medical management for workplace injuries.

In this episode, Kiesha highlights the many advantages of partnering with Sedgwick, emphasizing their impressive BWC report card and expansive resources, such as their safety and unemployment divisions. Learn how Sedgwick’s comprehensive approach to managed care can be a game-changer for employers seeking to cut costs and enhance employee satisfaction through well-managed workers' compensation claims.

Key Takeaways:

• Every state-funded employer in Ohio must have a managed care organization (MCO) that handles workers' compensation claims.
• Sedgwick leads in MCO services due to their impressive turnaround times, accuracy, and vast resources, including a full-time medical director.
• The open enrollment period for MCOs in Ohio is from April 28th to May 23rd, providing a chance for employers to evaluate or change their MCO.
• Utilizing Sedgwick as an MCO can aid in employee retention by ensuring quick and efficient management of workplace injuries.
• Sedgwick also offers a third-party administrator (TPA) service, helping employers find cost-saving group savings programs.

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