In July’s OccMed Sales & Marketing Office Hours, we tackled one of the most underutilized levers in occupational medicine outreach: building better prospect lists. The focus? Moving beyond broad outreach and learning how to use smart segmentation and AI tools to identify high-potential micro-audiences. We kicked off by defining the idea of a
Occupational health professionals play a balancing act protecting workers while supporting employers in meeting regulatory requirements. But even experienced providers can inadvertently stumble into legal trouble through the way they document visits, exams, and employer communications. Unlike general medical records, occupational medicine documentation operates within a narrow channel of legal
🛡️ Member Resource Brief FMCSA 2025 Update: National Registry II (NRII) Compliance Guide for Occupational Health Clinics Effective Date: June 23, 2025Topic: Electronic Medical Certification Transmission for CDL/CLP HoldersApplies To: Certified Medical Examiners, Clinic Admin Staff, DOT Program Coordinators, Employers of CDL Drivers 🔍 Overview FMCSA’s long-awaited National Registry II
Scenario: You’re treating a worker injured on the job. Clinically, you believe they need temporary work restrictions to heal safely (e.g. no heavy lifting for a week). However, the employer – a valued client – urges you to write “Full Duty” in the medical record, despite your recommended restrictions. Why?
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Congrats to our current members passing the Individual Certification exam and earning the designation COHPM. Join the next class here and get certified! Nathalia Allen Hackensack Meridian Vanessa Archuleta Yuma Regional Health Mary Katherine Bell Hackensack Meridian Patty Brundage UHS Occupational Medicine Edileen Ina Daclan Hackensack Meridian Thomas Deskin Meritas
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