It’s a familiar—and frustrating—moment for many occupational health providers. One month, your clinic is humming with workplace injuries, return-to-work visits, and supervisor phone calls. Then suddenly, things slow down. Initial injuries drop. The familiar faces from your top employer clients aren’t showing up. Your staff starts asking, “Where is everyone?”
Are your clinic teams aligned at the start of each day—or putting out fires by 9:15 AM? Occupational medicine clinics are fast-paced, complex environments. We serve a unique blend of stakeholders—patients, employers, case managers, and regulatory bodies. Success hinges on coordination, communication, and the ability to adapt in real-time. That’s
Join me in a discussion on workers’ compensation billing and coding with experts Sarah Moray and Terry Scales. They talk about navigating state-specific regulations, documenting cases accurately, and dealing with insurance down-coding. The session highlights the importance of e-billing, proper data collection, and avoiding tricky PPO contracts. Practical tips include
Wherever you are in your occupational health journey—whether you’re just launching a program or refining a mature, integrated operation—NAOHP offers the resources, tools, and guidance to help you advance with confidence. Occupational health programs don’t evolve in a straight line. They grow in stages, shaped by your organization’s goals, employer
Health fairs are more than a feel-good initiative — they’re a strategic tool for expanding your occupational health practice. Whether you’re launching a new employer service line or seeking to strengthen relationships with existing clients, a well-run health fair showcases your clinical capabilities, builds trust, and opens doors to recurring
Dr. Larry Earl and Ira Pasternack from NAOHP discuss key strategies for expanding occupational health services, emphasizing training, market analysis, and financial planning. The session also highlights valuable resources available to NAOHP members and promotes upcoming events and consulting services. Watch the full Session 3 video below Some key takeaways
As of January 1, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has overhauled its color vision screening requirements for pilot medical certification. All new pilot applicants must now undergo testing using computerized color vision exams, replacing the traditional Ishihara plates and other legacy tests. This policy change aims to modernize and
Many medium-to-large health systems are evolving their occupational medicine (employee health) programs to have registered nurses (RNs) or other licensed staff take on dual roles: providing traditional employee health services and actively managing workplace risk and safety programs. In these models, including Total Worker Health®, RNs not only handle immunizations,
As urgent care centers seek new revenue streams, occupational medicine continues to stand out as a smart, strategic opportunity. In Session 2 of the NAOHP Occupational Medicine Strategy Course, Dr. Larry Earl and Ira Pasternack guide participants through a hands-on strategic development session—designed to help practices of all sizes assess
Office Hours 1 – Occ Med Growth Strategy for Urgent Care Centers This reflection session is designed to help you assess your current position and identify new opportunities in occupational medicine. It walks you through a set of prompts and exercises that reinforce key takeaways from Session 1 of the