1. How To Choose an Occupational Medicine Provider
Gordon C. Manin, MD, MPH
Medical Director

2. Beginning the Process 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

3. Questions to Ask of Your Business
Characteristics of Work Related Injuries/Illnesses
State or Federal Mandated Examinations
Environmental Issues
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Preventive Programs

4. Questions to Ask of Your Business
Policy Development
Occupational Medicine Specialist or Generalist
Small or Large Provider
Local or Regional Provider
Hours of Operation

5. Questions to Ask Potential Providers
Describe Your Formal Training in Occupational Medicine
Primary Care Residency
Continuing Medical Education
Occupational Medicine Residency
Board Certification
MRO
Describe Your Practical Experience in Occupational Medicine
Practice Characteristics
How Long
Types of Industries
Describe Your Medical Practice
Types of Patients Seen
Scheduling
PT, X-Ray, Dispense Meds
Types of On-Site Services

6. Questions to Ask Potential Providers
How would You Describe Your Approach to Treating Work Related Injuries/Illnesses
Biopsychosocial
Early and Aggressive
Return to Work Philosophy
Regulatory Knowledge
Workers’ Compensation
OSHA (Specific Standards, Recording)
DOT
ADA
FMLA
State Specific

7. Questions to Ask Potential Providers
How do You Deal with a Malingering Patient
Willingness to Be Confrontational
Understand Medico-legal Implications
How and When do You Use Diagnostic Testing
False Positives and False Negatives
Body Part Specific
Timing

8. Questions to Ask Potential Providers
Who and When do You Use for Referrals
Current Relationship
Willing to Use Panel
How Will You Communicate with the Company, TPA, Insurer
Billing
Safety
Timing
Medical Record Storage Policy
Injury and Illness
PrePlacement
DOT
OSHA