...loading your profile.
Not a Member? Join Today
Advanced Search
View Top Searches
Renew your membership for 2012 and print your payment confirmation!
The most effective method to minimize worker fatigue is through the development of a comprehensive fatigue risk management system (FRMS) recommends ACOEM in a new guidance document on fatigue risk management. Read paper
ACOEM issues guidance to assist OEM physicians in becoming proficient in the early detection and prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss. Read paper
Factors other than genetics and childhood environment affect the risk of going on medical leave or disability pension, reports a study in the January issue of JOEM. Read More
Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate gave final approval to fiscal appropriations for 2012 that continue funding for the Education and Research Centers (ERCs) Program within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Read more
Through an arrangement with EME International, ACOEM is now able to offer access to software to assist physicians in determining AMA Impairment Ratings based on the 4th or 5th edition of the AMA Guides. WholePerson® Premiere 5 and WholePerson® Premiere 4 software solutions, from EME International, include comprehensive impairment rating programs. The programs include tests to be used in determining a final impairment rating and a comprehensive reference to page, chapter and table. The programs are also set up to handle multiple trauma and multiple tests. To learn more, Click here.
On December 7, ACOEM submitted comments to the FDA regarding its draft "Blueprint for Prescriber Education for the Long-Acting/Extended-Release Opioid Class-Wide REMS." Read more
Despite similar traumatic exposures, peacekeepers and relief workers don’t show the same mental health effects as combat veterans, reports a study in the December issue of JOEM. Read more
High physical work demands are linked to an increased risk of death from ischemic heart disease — but only for men who aren’t physically fit, reports a study in the November issue of JOEM. Read more
ACOEM has been in the forefront in addressing the issue of the overuse of opioid therapy to treat chronic pain. As part of this ongoing effort to curb this epidemic, ACOEM has provided...Read More
Dr. Hymel was recognized for her many contributions as a leader within the field of health and productivity management, where she is regarded as one of the nation’s experts. She has implemented successful health and wellness programs during her tenure at Hughes Electronics, Cisco Systems and most recently with Disney Parks & Resorts. Read more
Employees who exercise to manage high job stress may actually have reduced levels of work productivity as stressed-out employees may work out instead of working, suggests a study in the October issue of JOEM. Read more
Guide to Physician Services in Workers' Compensation Released
ACOEM has released a new guide that helps employers, employees, insurers and others identify the best available physicians to provide care for people who have suffered work-related injuries and illnesses. Read more
The connection between evidence-based recommendations, CPT codes and ICD9 codes is detailed in ACOEM Practice Guidelines CodesLink™ product. A crosswalk data file which includes every permutation including state variations is intended for inclusion in proprietary systems and value added resellers allowing them true access to recommendation detail, not just color coded status. Read more
WholePerson® Premiere 5 and WholePerson® Premiere 4 software solutions from EME International include comprehensive Impairment Rating Programs which includes tests to be used in determining a final AMA Impairment Rating based on the 4th or 5th edition of the AMA Guides. All reports have a comprehensive reference to page, chapter and table. All tests will combine and sort as needed. Multi trauma, multiple tests is easily handled. Free technical support for 30 days. Also available FCE Reporter, an easy-to-use general-purpose Functional Capacity Evaluation reporting system for documentation automation. Read More
The over use of opioid therapy for chronic pain conditions is becoming epidemic in the U.S. While opioid therapy may be appropriate in carefully selected cases, active monitoring and adverse event anticipation are crucial. ACOEM’s evidence-based Guidelines for the Chronic Use of Opioids were developed as guidance for managing injured workers whose pain has not been controlled by more conservative means. Read more
CDME Self Assessment Activity based on the new 5th edition of The DOT Medical Examination! Earn 15 CME/MOC! When you order the SPECIAL CDME ASSESSMENT PROGRAM – Two Essential Resources for physicians conducting DOT physical examinations – we will ship you your book and the CDME Self-Assessment activity, including the 46-questions, answer sheet, answer key, and CME/MOC attestation form. These materials are designed to help physicians and others deepen their knowledge of the DOT medical examination process. They do not guarantee inclusion on any register that may be forthcoming. ACOEM will make information on any new regulations in this area available to members.
Read More
In a joint letter that was sent last Friday to all state workers' compensation officials, ACOEM and the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC) expressed "deep concern over the growing issue of prescription opioid abuse in the United States. Read more
ACOEM has expressed to Congress its support for H.R. 2465, the Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act; specifically, the provisions that update the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to allow for reimbursement of certain services provided by a physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP). Read more
At the recent ACOEM Board of Director’s meeting, Pat O’Connor, Director of Government Affairs, presented a PowerPoint report on the Council on Public Affairs’ activities. As this report highlights important legislative activities, the presentation is being made available to the public. Read more
Read more
In a recent letter to Senator John Rockefeller IV, ACOEM expressed its supports of the objectives of the Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 2011 (S. 507) and offered suggestions to improve the Act, including. . . Read more
The College provides specific recommendations that can help such programs become an integral part of U.S. national health reform efforts. Read more
The following comments are submitted by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) in response to NIOSH’s request for information regarding updating the Strategic Research Plan for Nanotechnology Research and Guidance. These comments were developed by members of the Lung Disorders Committee of ACOEM. Read more
The following leading national public health organizations would like to express serious concern over recent Congressional proposals to eliminate, reclassify or substantially reduce the Prevention and Public Health Fund (Fund), an essential provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Collectively, we urge you to strongly oppose such efforts. Read more
The 2012 American Occupational Health Conference is the premier professional meeting for the fields of occupational and environmental medicine.
AOHC is designed for physicians who specialize in or have an interest in OEM as well as for non-physicians, such as industrial hygienists, nurses, safety professionals, and environmental health specialists who are involved in the field.
ACOEM’s Practice Guidelines are the gold standard in effective treatment of occupational injuries and illnesses. They are intended to help improve or restore the health of those workers who incur occupationally related illnesses or injuries. ACOEM’s are the only evidence-based guidelines that focus on returning employees to work within 90 days of an injury or illness. (This is clinically appropriate, as data show that more than 90 percent of workplace injuries are resolved within this time period.) However, medical issues outside of the 90-day range are also addressed throughout the Guidelines. Read More...
APG-I Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines Online
The APG-I platform allows advanced access of the Third Edition including browsing and searching via text and keyword, and ICD9 and CPT codes. Existing subscribers to the APG-I Plus product automatically get access to both the New York Medical Treatment Guidelines and California MTUS guidelines modules in addition to Third Edition content (previous chapters version will be available as PDFs).
A leading peer-reviewed journal of ACOEM
Purchase JOEM CME
Access On-Line JOEM (Members Only)
Founded in 1916, ACOEM is the nation's largest medical society dedicated to promoting the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, research, and education. A dynamic group of physicians encompassing specialists in a variety of medical practices is united via the College to develop positions and policies on vital issues relevant to the practice of preventive medicine both within and outside of the workplace.
Copyright © 2012 | American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), All Rights Reserved | Home | Privacy Policy | Join Today | Contact Us | Site Map