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CMS releases new codes for COVID-19 immunization status

In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken significant steps to protect the health and safety of patients and healthcare providers. One such initiative is the release of new codes for COVID-19 immunization status. These codes enable accurate reporting and tracking of vaccination status, as well as the identification of long-term effects of COVID-19 infections. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of these new codes and discuss their importance in healthcare management.

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Dyad Leadership Model and Why It Works for Us

Frederick Health Employer Solutions has three Occupational Health Practices that are led by our Medical Director, Stephan C.B. Mann MD MPH, and by me as the Operations Manager. Dr. Mann’s expertise is clinical and in providing quality patient care, staying current with medical guidelines, government regulations such as OSHA, DOT, etc., as well as extensive experience managing other medical caregivers.

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What Makes an Occupational Medicine Program Great?

A great occupational medicine program works in partnership with employers to “co-design” services that ensure the employees of the company are safe and healthy.

At it’s core, occupational medicine specialists work to diagnose, treat, and prevent occupational illnesses. They also educate employers about safety issues in the workplace. A good occupational health specialist will always be looking for ways to improve the safety practices of their clients’ workplaces while educating them on what they can do themselves at home or in the office to avoid injury.

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OSHA Covid Vaccination & Testing ETS Webinar

Navigating employer compliance in the era of COVID-19 can be daunting. This post summarizes a recent webinar titled “OSHA Covid Vaccination & Testing ETS Webinar”, shedding light on how to guide employers, manage occupational health services, and ensure that businesses remain compliant with changing safety standards.

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Expand Your Occupational Medicine Services

At some point in the development of your occupational medicine services you are going to be looking at effective ways to expand the practice.

As I think about the “core” services, we are actually interacting with a very small percentage of our employee populations.

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