How to Get on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
Story from a DOT medical examiner candidate having trouble passing the NRCME exam to get on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners: I have taken and FAILED the Medical Examiner Certification Test with a score of 68% X 2!!!! I am embarrassed beyond belief...
Changes to Chain of Custody Form
Republished notice from FMCSA regarding upcoming change related to recording information on the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) and Alcohol Testing Form (ATF).
Standalone or Blended Occupational Medicine Clinic?
Should you [continue to] operate your occupational medicine clinic as a standalone practice or in a blended model, combining with your urgent care services? If you have a hospital affiliated occupational medicine clinic, it may have operated the same way year after...
How to Conduct a Respirator Fit Test
Adding respirator fit testing services to your practice is easy and complements your respiratory protection exams. What is required before using a respirator? Fit testing is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under OSHA 1910.134...
We’re So Busy – Why Aren’t We Making Any Money?
Medical Practice Management for Poor Profits During a recent medical practice management consultation, I listened to an owner of a hybrid family medicine/urgent care practice lamenting - "We've been open for 4 years. After about the first 2 years we became...
How Good is Your Occmed Knowledge?
Take the Quiz! It's only 10 questions and covers work related examinations and injury care
Should You Use a Prescription Discount Card as a Marketing Tool?
Do Prescription Discount Cards really work? It seems most of the prescription discount cards you see advertise up to 75-80% off prescription drug prices. But what does that really mean? For many patients who have a good pharmacy benefits plan and a fixed co-pay of...
Do FMCSA Rules “trump” HIPAA?
Driver with a Disqualifying condition - FMCSA vs. HIPAA Marie and Suzanne wonder: Q: Was wondering what action a health care organization should take if they become aware a DOT driver has a disqualifying condition and still driving. The driver sought urgent care...
MCSAC-MRB Approves Sleep Apnea Recommendations to FMCSA
MCSAC-MRB Votes to Approve The joint meeting of the MCSAC-MRB this week voted to approve the August, 2016 recommendations to FMCSA regarding screening and management of commercial drivers for obstructive sleep apnea. Medical Examiners &...
5 Tips on Reputation Management (for 5-Star Reviews!)
Would You Order a Sleep Apnea Test on this Truck Driver?
Screening for Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers In a previous post “Every 17″ Gets a Sleep Test,” we discussed how you really have to use a rational process to screen and refer drivers for sleep apnea testing. Here’s a recent comment from a driver to the FMCSA on the...
Clockwise – the Best Tool to Increase Patient Satisfaction?
Exceeding Expectations Meeting or exceeding expectations leads to positive patient satisfaction. Expectation for urgent care or workers comp services starts the minute a patient hits your practice’s website. Assuming you provide the usual complement of services the...