A second medical opinion can have a substantial influence on a patient’s well-being, treatment, and prognosis. Learn what you can do to help your employees manage these decisions more effectively, gain the confidence to make medical decisions, and how Health Navigator can help.
The (not so) surprising need for behavioral health support for people with MSK concerns
July 12, 2024
Mental health is a year-round priority, not just a seasonal or occasional concern. In a recent blog post, the importance of transforming mental health in America is highlighted. The post discusses how the clinical intervention support provided through Goodpath is making an impact for members receiving disability benefits.
Healthcare Professionals need the right contract provisions and an experienced claims team knowledgeable about how they work and how they are paid
June 28, 2024
Healthcare professionals have disability needs specific to their industry, especially given later retirement ages and potential to return to limited work. An experienced claims team that understands physician earnings, ensuring accurate benefit calculations during partial disabilities is key, and helps physicians to continue serving patients during recovery.
2024 Sun Life Stop-Loss Research Report: High-cost claims and injectable drug trends analysis
June 06, 2024
For the past twelve years, Sun Life has shared our data and insights with the self-funded marketplace to help employers and brokers understand trends around the highest-cost claims. We are committed to providing you with actionable insights that can help you stay informed about conditions and medications most likely to result in a high-cost claim, and steps you can take to manage that risk as a self-funded employer.
Mental health impacts of a breast cancer diagnosis
May 15, 2024
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in the U.S., and can take a severe emotional and mental toll on patients and their families. Sun Life's Bright Paper discusses the link between mental health and breast cancer, barriers to access treatment, recommendations, and more.
Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Update Webinar
April 23, 2024
During this informative webinar on April 22, 2024, Sun Life’s Marjory Robertson, AVP & Senior Counsel, and Brittany Lambert, Accommodation Consultant Lead, Group Claims, shared common sense and practical lessons to be learned from the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)'s final regulations from the EEOC and provided guidance to help ensure compliance.
Happy Anniversary Diabetes??? | How a diagnosis changed my life as a doctor and as a mom
March 27, 2024
Dr. Hamill reflects on the 6th anniversary of her son's diagnosis with diabetes.
As a doctor, she recognized the signs that led to his diagnosis as a teenager, and as a mom, they learned together how to manage his condition through insulin injections, blood sugar monitoring, and diet. While diabetes brings challenges, her son has adapted well, and she hopes sharing this milestone and their experience helps to highlight the importance of prevention, awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices.
2024 Updates and 2023 Year in Review on Leave and Accommodations Webinar
February 28, 2024
Watch Marjory Robertson, AVP & Senior Counsel, Sun Life and Abigail O’Connell, Senior Counsel, Sun Life, for a recap of 2023 legal and compliance developments related to leave and accommodation law.
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