The Chamber, in collaboration with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will host Hancock County Safety Council, featuring a presentation titled “Telehealth vs. Telemedicine” on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This webinar costs $10 to attend.

The main speaker is David D. Kessler DC, MHA, CHCQM with Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio. In this session, attendees will learn the benefits, barriers, and risk comparing virtual vs. in-office health visits; The value of Telemedicine for both an injured employee and the employer; and a comprehensive look at how remote healthcare really works.

David D. Kessler DC, MHA, CHCQM began consulting for CompManagement Health Systems in 1997 and became an employee in 2004. He currently serves as medical director and senior vice-president for Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio. Dr. Kessler graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, The National University of Health Sciences with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, and Still University School of Health Management with a Master of Health Administration degree. Additional education has included post-graduate training in sports medicine, orthopedics, quality assurance, and utilization review with subsequent certification in these fields. Dr. Kessler was in private practice from 1986 to 2004, served as a post-graduate faculty member in orthopedics with National University for ten years, was on the BWC DEP panel from 1994 to 2004, and consulted for various MCOs, self-insured organizations, commercial health carriers, and liability insurance companies prior to MCO employment.

•  What: Hancock County Safety Council – “Telehealth vs. Telemedicine”
• Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021
• Time: 12:00 – 1:00p.m.
• Location: Webinar
• RSVP: Cost to attend is $10. Register and pay online at FindlayHancockChamber.com, call 419.422.3313, or email rsvp@FindlayHancockChamber.com.

 The Hancock County Safety Council is co-sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Safety & Hygiene Division, and holds regular meetings to increase awareness of a safe environment in the workplace.

For more information, visit HancockCountySafetyCouncil.com, contact The Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce at 419.422.3313, or email info@FindlayHancockChamber.com.