Dr. Rashmi Gulati, medical director of Patients Medical in New York City since 2004, knows that a worker who commits to long-term health benefits himself -- but the employer also is enriched, she said.
A March 30 letter from the National Association of Chemical Distributors, for example, expresses concern that the proposed rule, "which will result in a negative economic impact for the chemical distribution industry, is a prelude towards a more expansive and burdensome ergonomics framework."
Although today is its 20th anniversary as a national day, Doctor's Day observances date back to March 30, 1933.
The requirement that direct-to-consumer TV and radio ads for prescription drugs present information about side effects and contraindications in a clear, conspicuous, neutral manner was in the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007.
The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration has granted an exemption allowing the Ford Motor Co. to transfer company securities to a voluntary employee beneficiary association trust that funds a new health plan established to provide health benefits for the company's retirees.
HIV-infected patients are at a markedly increased risk for community acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infections according to a new study by researchers at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County and Rush University Medical Center.
“We're driving toward ending malaria deaths by 2015 and making history,” said campaign director Adrianna Logalbo. “We want everyone to join us for the ride.”
Thirty-seven percent of respondents are optimistic about health care being a hot market this year, but 40 percent are in the "wait and see mode," and 23 percent are not touching it.
CDC estimates that between April 2009 and January 2010 there have been approximately 57 million cases of H1N1 in the United States, resulting in 257,300 hospitalizations and 11,686 deaths. It is possible that the United States could experience additional waves of the virus throughout 2010, authors note.
“This report not only presents TBI numbers, it helps to show the impact of this injury nationwide," said CDC's Richard C. Hunt, M.D. "These data can help to impact the lives of millions of Americans as they serve as building blocks that guide TBI prevention strategies."
Today's ACOEM webinar on the concept comes as occupational physicians are increasingly being asked to help HR departments improve workers' health.
Under RECA, people in the following claimant categories may receive payments: uranium miners, millers, and ore transporters; people who were present at nuclear weapons tests; and people who lived in certain areas "downwind" of the Nevada Nuclear Test Site.
The company, which distributes specialty injectable pharmaceutical solutions and medical supplies to regional customers, has maintained an injury and illness rate 54 percent below the industry average for three years.
According to DOJ, on average, the center’s residents die at the age of 46.5 years, compared with the average age of 72 years for other individuals with developmental disabilities living in institutional settings.
The legislation pending before the House not only will raise costs but “ultimately will destroy jobs,” writes NAM Executive VP Jay Timmons in a letter sent today to House members.
"Illegal marketing of pharmaceutical drugs jeopardizes the public's confidence in our health care system," said Tony West, assistant attorney general for DOJ's Civil Division.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning health care providers and consumers about counterfeit surgical mesh being distributed in the United States under the C. R. Bard/Davol brand name. Surgical mesh products are used to reinforce soft tissue where weakness exists.
New maps chart wide disparities based on race/ethnicity and geographic location.
Awaiting approval by a judge and the workers, the agreement by the WTC Captive Insurance Company will pay as much as $657.5 million to settle the lawsuits claiming dust created by the collapse of the World Trade Centers caused lung damage.
NACCHO, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, wants feedback on their "meaningful use" of electronic health records by tomorrow so it can submit comments to the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services. Who is left to provide the feedback is another question.