Occupational Medicine (OccMed)

Occupational health is a critical component of profitable businesses. But despite employees being a company’s greatest resource, on a global scale, only 10 to 15% of workers have access to occupational medicine (OccMed).1 In retail and manufacturing industries, injury rates are currently 3.1% among U.S. workers.2 And while both industries see roughly the same rates and…

Telemedicine was a necessity at the height of the pandemic. While occupational telemedicine was already an emerging field demonstrating comparative effectiveness to in-person services, thrusting it into full action in an emergency was not an ideal implementation strategy. Now, it’s time to look at how the technology served patients, doctors, clinics, and employers. Assessing the…

Occupational Medicine is responsible for treating workplace injuries, illnesses, and exposures and advising patients and employer organizations on how to prevent them. In the case of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, OccMed professionals face complex questions about how to advise organizations on how and when to allow mask removal, as well as challenges for building policies in…

Healthcare industry leaders looking for ways to reduce expenses and increase profits are increasingly looking to tools that monitor employee health and wellness to assess the costs of injuries and other incidents. In late March, Net Health sponsored a webinar hosted by Occupational Health and Safety Magazine called “Incident Management – Reporting and Managing Employee…

Keeping employees happy and healthy is critical to a business’ success. For Occupational Medicine (OccMed) providers, that often means navigating intricate processes, paperwork, and people to deliver for their clients. But winning in the OccMed environment doesn’t just mean getting the desired results. Success is also contingent heavily on how those goals are achieved and,…

Medical staff compliance has always been a rapidly changing part of occupational medicine (OccMed). And with the recent vaccine mandates being added to the mix, the struggle to help deliver compliance and confidence to clients has gotten more complex. But this doesn’t have to be a bad thing. As we collectively work to help our…

In today’s data-driven world, making informed decisions is crucial for success. Similarly, protecting patient data is crucial to organizational compliance and security. One of the key tools in achieving this within the healthcare sector is the use of electronic health records (EHR), especially those featuring an EHR dashboard for easy visbility. EHR dashboards play a…

Occupational medicine (OccMed) today offers the convenience for employees to receive screenings and testing right at their workplace. While many clinics may not have considered mobile immunizations and screening, there are a slew of benefits to them. Below, we will take a look at a few reasons why mobile services are an added bonus to OccMed….

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and many other changes, the occupational medicine (OccMed) niche has an opportunity to shape healthcare delivery and service, build stronger relationships with employers, and customize programs, protocols, and services to meet their needs.  We believe when OccMed aligns itself as a value-added strategic partner with employers, it helps them to reduce…