In September 2020, Universal Health Services, a hospital system spanning 400 facilities and 90,000 employees, fell victim to a Ryuk ransomware attack that crippled its IT systems overnight. Clinicians were suddenly locked out of electronic health records and lab results. They were forced to revert to pen-and-paper workflows. “It was
Efficiency and streamlined processes are imperative for success in occupational medicine practice. Addressing these crucial needs, Dr. Larry Earl and Benny Jones, along with their team, shed light on enhancing medical practices, particularly focusing on streamlining prior authorization to prescription confidence. Featured Speaker: Benny Jones Introducing Benny Jones was a
Introduction In occupational medicine, delivering value without coming across as overly salesy can be a fine balancing act. At NAOHP, we’ve gathered insights from experienced professionals like Dr. Larry Earl, Dave Saslovsky, and Ira Pasternack to help you navigate this challenge. Whether you’re looking to enhance your elevator pitch or
By Dr. Larry Earl, NAOHP As occupational health professionals, we play a pivotal role in facilitating reasonable accommodations for workers with medical conditions—while also recognizing the complex demands of essential, around-the-clock operations. Nowhere is this balance more challenging than when employees in 24/7 environments, such as first responders, healthcare workers,
We, as concerned occupational medicine professionals, strongly oppose the planned reduction of approximately 873 staff members at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)—nearly two-thirds of its workforce—as announced in recent federal restructuring plans. NIOSH’s work has been pivotal over the past decades in safeguarding the health, safety,
Title: Comprehensive Guide to Conducting a Job Demand Analysis for Occupational Health Professionals For many occupational health professionals, understanding the intricacies of job demand analysis (JDA) is crucial to creating an effective post-offer employment testing program. This guide provides a detailed overview of JDAs, offering insights into their importance and
When employers look for occupational health services like DOT exams, workers’ compensation management, or drug testing, their experience can vary greatly depending on the type of provider they’re dealing with. Pure occupational medicine practices typically have straightforward websites focused solely on these services. Urgent care practices offering occ med services
What is the BIGGEST hurdle in ensuring your providers are adequately trained in occupational medicine best practices? lack of time for training, budget constraints, or difficulty finding relevant resources? Are you CONFIDENT that your providers can determine if an injury is OSHA recordable and understand the implications for employers? How
As the NAOHP consulting group, we often receive inquiries from occupational medicine practices that are experiencing a decline in patient volume and revenue. These well-established practices, once thriving, are now seeing their client base shrink and are understandably looking for solutions. Often, the first request is for help with sales
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