Building an Outstanding Program Website Q&A
Websites are such a common business tool that it’s going to reflect poorly on your program if you don’t have one.
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Occupational Health Broadens Its Scope: Introducing New Services to Help Redefine Mission
Healthcare in the United States has undergone a transformation in large part due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Occupational health has also been transformed by the ACA–and by all the new service lines that have sprouted up in programs around the country.
The Effective Use of Social Media in Healthcare Marketing
“What are the most common pitfalls of using social media as a healthcare marketing tool? What should an organization do to mitigate these risks?”
Lessons Learned
I had the privilege of speaking to several hundred occupational medicine physicians at the American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC) in May, a talk I titled “33 Lessons from 33 Years in Occupational Health.” It was the 33rd anniversary of my first presentation at that conference in Toronto in 1982.
Transitioning from Volume to Value Q&A
Certainly. Volumes provide a platform to in turn measure value. For example, higher Ns mean greater impact.
To Clot or Not – part 1
The commercial driver is at an increased risk for developing acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to long hours of sitting as part of the profession.
There are Regulations and … Everything Else
The FMCSA is urging medical examiners to give clear explanations to drivers regarding certification determinations, and to distinguish between what is “required” by regulation and what is recommended as guidelines or best practices.
What’s the Weight Cutoff for a Commercial Driver?
Obesity is an epidemic among commercial drivers. As a group, they are also getting older, are sedentary, smoke, have poor eating habits, have multiple medical problems including cardiovascular disease and obstructive sleep apnea, and are unhealthier than the general population.
Alcohol & Drug Screens for DOT
I had a question about the alcohol and drug screens for the DOT: is it mandatory for them to have the alcohol and drug screen test? it was a bit confusing.
Return to Work Evaluation after a Stroke
I was asked to do an evaluation for an employee returning to work following a CVA. He operates a tow motor and the employer wants to ensure he will be safe. ADA concerns?