Transcript How To Choose an Occupational Medicine Provider

How To Choose an
Occupational Medicine Provider
Gordon C. Manin, MD, MPH
Medical Director
Beginning the Process
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Become an Educated Consumer
“Word of Mouth” within Industry
Board Certification Lists
Society Membership Lists
Questions to Ask of Your Business
Questions to Ask Potential Providers
Questions to Ask of Your Business
1) Characteristics of Work Related
Injuries/Illnesses
2) State or Federal Mandated Examinations
3) Environmental Issues
4) Drug and Alcohol Testing
5) Preventive Programs
Questions to Ask of Your Business
6) Policy Development
7) Occupational Medicine Specialist or
Generalist
8) Small or Large Provider
9) Local or Regional Provider
10)Hours of Operation
Questions to Ask Potential Providers
1) Describe Your Formal Training in Occupational Medicine
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Primary Care Residency
Continuing Medical Education
Occupational Medicine Residency
Board Certification
MRO
2) Describe Your Practical Experience in Occupational Medicine
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Practice Characteristics
How Long
Types of Industries
MRO
3) Describe Your Medical Practice
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Types of Patients Seen
Scheduling
PT, X-Ray, Dispense Meds
Types of On-Site Services
Questions to Ask Potential Providers
4) How would You Describe Your Approach to
Treating Work Related Injuries/Illnesses
– Biopsychosocial
– Early and Aggressive
– Return to Work Philosophy
5) Regulatory Knowledge
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Workers’ Compensation
OSHA (Specific Standards, Recording)
DOT
ADA
FMLA
State Specific
Questions to Ask Potential Providers
6) How do You Deal with a Malingering
Patient
– Willingness to Be Confrontational
– Understand Medico-legal Implications
7) How and When do You Use Diagnostic
Testing
– False Positives and False Negatives
– Body Part Specific
– Timing
Questions to Ask Potential Providers
8) Who and When do You Use for Referrals
– Current Relationship
– Willing to Use Panel
9) How Will You Communicate with the Company, TPA,
Insurer
– Billing
– Safety
– Timing
10)Medical Record Storage Policy
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Injury and Illness
PrePlacement
DOT
OSHA