Defining Worker Well-Being — Experts Propose New Framework

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 ...

Higher 'Culture of Health' Scores Linked to Lower Health Care Cost Trends

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... 

Productive Aging Is Key to Addressing Aging Workforce

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... 

Call to Action on Mental Health and Well-Being in the Workplace

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...

Concussions Are Common in Theater Workers

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... 

Responsibilities of OEM Providers in Treatment-Prevention of Climate Change-Related Health Problems — New Guidance from ACOEM

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...

Nurses in Worse Health Make More Medical Errors

Managing Obesity in the Workplace — New Guidance from ACOEM

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...

Overweight and Obesity Linked to High Workers' Compensation Costs

Gulf War Veterans Still Have High Rate of Multisymptom Illness

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.
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Long Work Hours Linked to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

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

Best Practices for Workplace Wellness Programs

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

Study examines stock market performance and employee health and safety programs

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.
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Focus on Well-Being Improves Worker Health While Lowering Costs

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.
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Florida AOEM Meeting

08/19/2018

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2018 Western Occupational Health Conference (WOHC)

09/12/2018 - 09/15/2018

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Central States Fall Seminar

09/14/2018 - 09/15/2018

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

PanAmerican OEM Health Conference

09/27/2018 - 09/29/2018

1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tri-State OMA Conference

10/19/2018 - 10/20/2018

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Practice Guidelines 3rd Edition iPhone/iPad Application

The complete strength-of-evidence practice recommendations for presenting disorders from the 3^rd 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  

ACOEM Practice Guidelines CodesLink™

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.
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EME Impairment Software Now Available!

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 

ACOEM Makes Opioid Guidelines Available

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 

DOT / CDME Special Assessment Program

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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ACOEM Expresses Concerns to EPA Regarding Proposed Rule on Strengthening Assist DOL with Review of Workers' Comp Systems 

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...

ACOEM Comments to FDA on Opioid Prescribing Activity

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...

ACOEM Applauds Proposed Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic

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...

ACOEM Urges DOT to Rescind Portion of Its Final Rule on Drug-Testing Procedures

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...