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June 21, 2018

Disability Insurers Employers

What’s the Cost of a Workplace Injury?

When an accident happens in the workplace, the employer stands to lose money. But where do these costs come from? And what can you do to reduce them?

June 12, 2018

Disability Insurers Employers Lawyers MVA Insurers

Medicalization and Work — Not Everything is a Real Medical Problem

Medicine itself can get cancer: it’s called medicalization. It can complicate workplace absence issues and create patients dependent on treatment where problems don’t really exist.

June 5, 2018

Disability Insurers Employers Lawyers MVA Insurers

Western Medical Assessments Now an Official Supplier of Alberta Motor Transport Association

Western Medical Assessments announces that it’s an official supplier of Alberta Motor Transport Association. We specialize in bringing clarity to cases of workplace medical leave, and help trucking...

May 8, 2018

Employers

Independent Medical Examinations in the Return to Work Process

An independent medical examination can be a useful part of a complicated return to work issue. By consulting with an independent medical expert, you can get the clarity you need to get things back to...

May 1, 2018

Disability Insurers Employers

Mental Illnesses: When Do Disability Benefits Apply?

Mental illnesses can present in complicated ways, and generally don’t have a visual element. Disability case managers need to be aware of the scope and spectrum of illnesses in order to make the...

April 24, 2018

Employers

Injury and Illness Workplace Absence: Q&A for Employers

Have questions about an employee on a medical leave of absence? Unsure what accommodations you need to make? Just want an expedient return to work? This Q&A covers common questions employers have...

What&#8217;s the Cost of a Workplace Injury?

Medicalization and Work — Not Everything is a Real Medical Problem

Western Medical Assessments Now an Official Supplier of Alberta Motor Transport Association

Independent Medical Examinations in the Return to Work Process

Mental Illnesses: When Do Disability Benefits Apply?

Injury and Illness Workplace Absence: Q&#038;A for Employers

What’s the Cost of a Workplace Injury?

Injury and Illness Workplace Absence: Q&A for Employers