CDC updates recommendations for healthcare personnel TB screening, testing and treatment
by Dr. Rich Hammel on Jun 5, 2019 11:00:00 AM
CDC, in its May 17, 2019 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), published updated recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association (NTCA) and CDC regarding Tuberculosis Screening, Testing and Treatment of U.S. Healthcare Personnel (HCP).
Boost healthy connections with employee portals
by Enterprise Health on May 21, 2019 11:00:00 AM
In far too many onsite employee health clinics, scheduling appointments for surveillance visits is a glorified game of phone and email tag between administrative personnel and employees. Then, when employees do appear, they have to show up early and fill out clipboard questionnaires t …
How to stay healthy (and active) during business travel
by Enterprise Health on Apr 29, 2019 9:38:39 AM
If you’ve been following our social media feeds, you know our team is in Anaheim this week at the American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC), so we know maintaining healthy habits while away from home can be challenging. We've pulled together some simple reminders on how we try to …
How Enterprise Health developed a complete employee health software offering
by Jeff Donnell on Jan 29, 2019 11:00:00 AM
Opportunity looks a lot like hard work As the old saying goes, “it’s better to be lucky than good.” I suggest amending that to “you’d better be smart enough to recognize and act on good fortune when it comes your way.”
4 commonly asked questions about hearing protection in the workplace
by Dr. William Cast on Apr 6, 2018 11:00:00 AM
William Cast M.D. is a retired ear, nose, and throat surgeon who started his medical career in the U.S. Army, where he was first exposed to occupational hearing loss. Today, Dr. Cast is part of the Enterprise Health team.
How to injure a fragile employee
by Dr. William Cast on Feb 6, 2018 11:00:00 AM
William Cast M.D. is a retired ear, nose, and throat surgeon who started his medical career in the U.S. Army, where he was first exposed to occupational hearing loss.
On tapeworms and employee health
by Jeff Donnell on Jan 31, 2018 10:00:00 AM
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. just announced they are forming a new company to reduce the healthcare costs for several hundred thousand of their employees in the United States.
Five ways to maximize your employee health software demo experience
by Enterprise Health on Jun 1, 2017 12:55:20 PM
You’ve compiled your checklist. Done your homework. Thoroughly investigated the handful of occupational health IT solutions out there. But websites and “let me tell you about us” only goes so far. You need a demo. And you’ll get one. But not your demo, their demo — their dojo. Sure, e …
What the right occupational health IT solution can (and should) do for you
by Enterprise Health on May 5, 2017 10:18:41 AM
On-screen garbage: a cautionary tale — part 3 of 3
Health surveillance is a team sport
by Jeff Donnell on Apr 11, 2017 9:00:00 AM
When comparing analogous self-service models, look no further than the airline industry. Gone are the days when booking a trip required a travel agent and a soul-sucking wait in a long line at the ticket counter. Today, most of us go online (or use a mobile app) to schedule flights, s …
Employers already understand population health
by Jeff Donnell on Mar 27, 2017 9:24:46 PM
I recently attended the HIMSS conference, an annual and massive gathering of health information technology professionals focused largely on the use of IT in traditional healthcare delivery channels.
Unifying employee health across borders and cultures — going global part 2 of 3
by Enterprise Health on Mar 24, 2017 3:59:25 PM
If you haven't already, we recommend you begin with part 1 of this series. --- “The health, safety and well-being of workers…are of paramount importance. It is important not only to individual workers and their families, but also to the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability …
Making a case for the expanding role of occupational health services
by Enterprise Health on Mar 24, 2017 3:58:57 PM
The escalating cost of employee healthcare is something we take both professionally and personally. As health plan premiums rise, so do our deductibles and co-pays. And statistically speaking, the more healthcare costs, the less likely we are to use it. The result? Just 15 percent of …
Expanding an onsite employee clinic to a patient-centered medical home
by Enterprise Health on Mar 24, 2017 3:50:54 PM
Mercer’s Worksite Medical Clinics 2012 Survey Report confirmed what we’ve already observed: Employers are expanding the role of onsite clinics with cost control as a primary driver. “Worksite clinics are evolving as employers adapt them to serve new purposes — for example, to provide …