Covid + Obesity = Not Good
Many research studies have been published showing that individuals who are hypertensive, diabetic, or asthmatic are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Being in the Mental Health Moment
The year 2020 started out as a dream come true for me.
February…Its All About Heart!
As we recognize February as National Heart Month, much emphasis, and rightly so, is on heart health.
Determination Pending Versus Short-Term Certification
While it is easy to state this difference, circumstances are often nuanced to blur the differentiation.
Looking for a Competitive Edge? Become a FAA Medical Examiner.
While nearly every occupational health program is looking to gain some competitive edge, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, getting one of the providers designated as an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) is one way to offer an additional service line that is often overlooked by many programs and will help a program become even more elite.
Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding: The 2021 Changes
The CMS and the AMA have finalized the biggest change to Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes that have occurred within the past 25+ years.
Where’s My Worker?
There’s probably nothing more aggravating to your employer clients than when they have sent an injured worker for care in your office or to the ED if after hours and they get … silence.
I was asked recently by a program director about a physician who routinely schedules work comp recheck visits out for 2 to 3 weeks, even after the first visit.
OSHA Recordable Injuries
OSHA record-keeping is a regulation that, with recent COVID mandates, everyone’s gotten an inkling of its importance. It initiated in 1971, essentially requiring employers to maintain safe workplaces. It covers almost eight million worksites in America. A critical subset of employers must maintain records of occupational injuries and illnesses.
Coping with Stress through Gratitude
From our friends at Trestletree and special thanks to Becky Parker, PhD, for sharing —
The week of Thanksgiving. A time to be thankful. A time to pause and count our blessings. A time to connect with others. Yet, the stressors of life don’t stop this week. For our patients, our coworkers, our family, our friends, and even ourselves, life continues to be stressful and messy for some of us at this time.
Developing the Annual Review Report
Welcome to our blog post on how to develop an annual report! In this post, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on creating an effective and informative annual report. Using insights from a recent town hall session conducted by Donnelly Gardner, we will explore the key components of an annual report, including the format, content, and strategies for presenting your department’s achievements and future goals. So let’s dive in and learn how to develop a compelling annual report!