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A proposed conceptual framework, with implications for future efforts to improve occupational safety and health, is presented in the July 2018 issue of JOEM. Read more ...
Companies with higher 'culture of health' assessment scores show more progress toward controlling health care costs, reports a study in the June 2018 issue of JOEM. Read more...
With unprecedented demographic trends leading to an aging workforce, a new emphasis on productive aging is needed to keep U.S. workers of all generations as healthy and productive as possible, according to an article in the May 2018 issue of JOEM. Read more...
An expert Advisory Council has developed a set of recommendations for improving mental health and well-being in the workplace, according to a report in the April 2018 issue of JOEM. Read more...
Two-thirds of theater technicians and actors have experienced head impacts related to working in theater environments, according to a survey study in the March 2018 issue of JOEM. Read more...
Occupational and environmental medicine care providers can play a strong role in promoting and protecting the health of workers, who are impacted directly and indirectly by global climate change, according to an ACOEM Guidance Statement in the February 2018 issue of JOEM. Read more...
Effective prevention and treatment steps—including coverage for bariatric surgery, when indicated—can help employers to control the health and economic impact of obesity in the workplace, according to an ACOEM Guidance Statement, published in the January 2018 issue of JOEM. Read more...
Veterans of the Gulf War are more than twice as likely to have medically unexplained symptoms known as "multisymptom illness" (MSI), compared to Iraq/Afghanistan War veterans, according to an updated research review in the July issue of JOEM.Read more
Working long hours — particularly 46 hours per week or more — may increase the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events such as heart attack, reports study in March JOEM. Read more
Building a company-wide culture of health and developing an effective communications strategy are characteristic of companies with outstanding workplace health promotion programs, according to a report in the February issue of JOEM. Read more
A study utilizing investment simulations for 17 publicly held companies with strong health or safety programs for employees suggests that employers that invest significantly in health and safety programming can outperform other companies in the marketplace. The study was published in the January 2016 issue of JOEM.Read more
One company's program to improve employee well-being led to improvements in worker health and productivity while decreasing health care costs, reports case study in October JOEM.Read more
The complete strength-of-evidence practice recommendations for presenting disorders from the 3rd edition of ACOEM’s Occupational Medicine Practice Guideline’s is now available annual subscription option to ACOEM’s iPhone/iPad App. The App can be found at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/acoem-practice-guidelines/id405416599?mt=8 or through your device’s App store (search term “acoem practice guidelines”). 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.
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In comments delivered to EPA on July 9, 2018, regarding its proposed rule on strengthening transparency in regulatory science, ACOEM stated that “the main provisions of this proposed Rule are either unnecessary, duplicative, burdensome, and likely to be confusing in their application. The proposed Rule will not deliver significant improvements in EPA’s current regulatory processes.” Read More...
On March 15, 2018, ACOEM provided comments to FDA in response the Administration’s January 30 hearing of the “Opioid Policy Steering Committee: Prescribing Intervention — Exploring a Strategy for Implementation.” Read More...
In a December 4, 2017, letter to Senator Bob Casey, ACOEM thanked him for introducing S. 2004, the Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act, which will provide much needed funding to bolster the federal government's response to the opioid epidemic. Read More...
On November 22, 2017, ACOEM provided comments to DOT regarding certain provisions of its Final Rule regarding changes to CFR Part 40. Specifically, ACOEM noted that the Final Rule includes a change in MRO procedures that was not announced in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and asked for reconsideration of this change, especially as it has not yet gone through the regulatory process including public review and comment. Read More...
ACOEM sends the thoughts and support of its members to the people of Texas and the surrounding areas impacted by the devastating flooding and damage following Hurricane Harvey. As the situation continues to evolve, ACOEM is providing the following links for physicians and others seeking the latest original source information to address the hazards and health effects occurring in the aftermath of flooding and chemical explosions. This information will be reviewed and updated as new information becomes available.
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