Our Services
Education
Education and training on absence management, vocational rehabilitation, and effective job retention and redeployment strategies
Tools
Leading absence and disability management tools, including the internationally recognized reference and analytics tool, Reed MD Guidelines.
People
Professional Placement of experienced vocational experts to support short and long term HR requirements and internal absence management strategies.
Advice
Consulting Services to develop, implement and monitor effective programs for absence management, return to work and job redeployment
About KMG
Established in 1996, KMG Health Partners began as a health and rehabilitation company specializing in integrated and effective absence and disability management services for government and private sector organizations. Building on our success in Canada with internationally recognized education programs, well-researched evaluation tools, and innovative management strategies, KMG expanded into the UK in 2004 and now delivers our education, consulting, management tools, and placement services internationally. Our management team brings extensive rehabilitation, occupational health, medical, and vocational expertise to support an interdisciplinary, integrated approach to absence management and return to work. For over 20 years, KMG has successfully delivered local services based on national and international standards, and continues to develop effective disability management solutions to support our client’s objectives.
Our History
Timeline
Executive Team
Karen Michelazzi
Chief executive
officer
Ms. Michelazzi brings over thirty years experience in senior management and consulting roles in the health and absence management field, and has worked extensively with both public and private health care organizations.
Gail Kovacs
Director of Education & Professional Development
With 44+ years of experience, Gail is an internationally recognized expert in return to work and absence management. She has been instrumental in developing the Vocational Standards of Practice in both Canada and the UK.
Ben Andrews
Director of IT &
Client Services
Ben has worked extensively as an absence management professional, and is a certified OH & S auditor. He has overseen the development of IT solutions for professionals and organizations who seek to improve their absence management programs. Ben’s commitment to service excellence supports KMG’s legacy of long-standing customer relationships.
Frank Loritz
Director of Medical & Specialized AssessmentS
Dr. Loritz is a licensed physician and certified assessor for catastrophic disability. His extensive experience in the delivery of assessment services provides customers and clients with evidence based information to make defensible decisions on return to work and absence management.
Clients
