Occupational Medicine
Physical therapy for the workforce
It’s no secret that health care spending is a growing concern among many employers — becoming one of the largest costs after payroll for the average American company. All over the country, businesses are faced with finding creative, evidence-based solu…
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Lowering employer healthcare costs with Direct Primary Care
Employers are increasingly aware of the importance of offering health and wellness services to their employees. But as healthcare costs continue to rise, many companies have found that employer-sponsored insurance is quickly becoming unsustainable or u…
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Impending Update to Federal Drug Screening Policies
Mercy Occupational Medicine would like to inform employers of an impending update to federal drug screening policies for all DOT-regulated employees. Soon employers may be able to choose to opt for oral fluid collection (rather than urine collection) a…
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What is worker’s comp?
As an employer, one of your primary responsibilities is ensuring the safety and well-being of your workforce. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries can occur in any work environment, and that’s where workers’ compensation comes into play. Workers’ comp…
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Mental health awareness month
With rates of depression, anxiety, stress and burnout skyrocketing in the last few years, it’s no secret that mental health can take a toll on the workplace, affecting everything from productivity to accident risk and more. However, employers can help…
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Portable audiometer at your company’s door
Mercy Occupational Medicine is proud to now offer OSHA-compliant occupational hearing testing in the clinic or on-site at your workplace, using new, portable equipment. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health estimates that 30 million…
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