Radiology is a specialty field in medicine, which involves using visual diagnostic equipment to identify and treat medical injuries and conditions. Radiologic technologists or radiographers are responsible for imaging, such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT scans), and musculoskeletal sonography. Radiographers at DOC do the following: Capture quality X-ray images of […]
There are 83 million millennials in the U.S., identified as born between 1982 and 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are eight million more millennials than baby boomers today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals that young adults spend less on entertainment and food and more on health care than baby boomers […]
When you break your ankle on a slippery office floor, fall off your chair and fracture your wrist, or develop a chronic condition because of your job, workers’ compensation is supposed to cover your medical costs and pay you for any days of work you miss. You must be an employee and accidentally injured while doing […]
A return-to-work program enhances an employee’s recovery physically and psychologically. Individuals typically receive disability benefits between 50% and 70% of their normal wage. By bringing employees back to work at 100% pay, the company is only paying 50% to 30% more while benefitting from 40 productive hours each workweek. According to the Bureau […]
According to statistics from the Health System Tracker prepared by the Peter Center on Healthcare and the Henry J. Kaiser Healthcare Foundation, in 2000, healthcare expenditures reached $1.4 trillion. By 2016, healthcare expenditures more than doubled to $3.3 trillion. The U.S. Department of Labor confirms that medical costs have increased by 48% during the last […]
Employers constantly work to cut health insurance costs without cutting employee health benefits. Soaring prices for medical services, costly prescription drugs and unhealthy lifestyles contribute to increasing premiums. There are strategies to keep health insurance costs from consuming company profits, while providing employees with health benefits. Use emergency rooms only for emergency situations. […]
In 2016, the average employee-sponsored health insurance annual premium was approximately $6,500 for single coverage and $18,000 for families. So group health insurance averages $540 per employee per month for single coverage and $1,500 for family coverage. The employee’s share of single coverage premiums ranges from zero to more than 50% of the total […]
Physical therapists (PTs) are highly educated, licensed healthcare professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility, sometimes without surgery or the need for prescription medications. At DOC, physical therapists teach patient guests how to prevent or manage their condition to achieve long-term health benefits. PTs work with individuals to prevent […]
TSATA, the Voice of Athletic Trainers in Texas TSATA promotes, enhances and advances the athletic training profession. TSATA is the voice of athletic trainers in Texas and an affiliate of The National Athletic Trainers’ Association, NATA. Founded in 1950, NATA has grown to more than 43,000 members worldwide. Their mission is to “represent, […]
Direct Orthopedic Care (DOC) is hosting the inaugural Run for the Flag Veterans Day Race to honor wounded veterans and their families. Dr. Merritt Pember, an orthopedic surgeon at DOC and a U.S. Army major, physician and veteran, served during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad. Dr. Pember, along with a team of DOC members, Emmis […]
A physician assistant, PA, is a nationally certified and state-licensed medical professional. PAs work in all areas of medicine, including primary care, family medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and orthopedics. PAs practice medicine on the DOC orthopedic healthcare teams. PAs at DOC help care for your orthopedic needs, including: Take or review a patient […]
Nurses, radiologic technologists, respiratory therapists, and many other healthcare workers work PRN. The initials stand for pro re nata, a Latin phrase that translates to as needed or as the situation arises. A PRN employee works when called, to fill in for an absent employee or to cover a special situation. PRN work gives employees […]
What type of business do you own, Hollie? My best friend and I co-own Hawk and Sloane, a startup company, featuring a line of children’s sprays, a parent’s best friend. We have Sassy Spray, which is a modern version of soap. Lice Spray is a leave-in hair, head lice repellent. Smoothie Spray is made from […]
In 2013, workplace injuries cost U.S. companies more than $63 billion in workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is insurance that provides cash benefits and/or medical care for workers who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job. Employers pay for this insurance. Workers’ compensation is a legal compromise. In return for […]
