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When a CIGNA member is hospitalized in Tampa Bay, FL, he or she is likely to get a visit in the hospital from Joy Bazo, RN, CMC, LHRN, on-site review nurse for CIGNA in the Tampa Bay area.
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Patients with psychological disorders who have been prescribed anti-psychotic drugs, such as mood stabilizers, may really want to take their medication as prescribed but need a lot of help to do so, asserts Dawn Velligan, PhD, associate professor at the department of psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
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If you work for an HMO with a computer system that tracks patient data, you may be able to take advantage of a research organizations expertise to help you develop programs to better manage your patients.
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When members enroll in one of Health Alliance Plans (HAP) disease management programs, the health assessment questionnaire they fill out includes trigger questions that may indicate that the member is at risk for depression.
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Employee Assistance Programs and similar services are available in many organizations to help employees with mental health issues, but not nearly enough attention is paid to mental health on the organizational level, says Jeffrey P. Kahn, president of New York City-based WorkPsych Associates. And just as mental health issues can affect the productivity of an individual, they can also affect the overall productivity and performance of an organization.
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Testing for substance abuse through traditional methods like urinalysis or saliva analysis may be a given in many businesses and industries today, but the practice is not without its flaws. In fact, say some observers, there are much better methods available to help ensure safety and optimal performance.
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Tips to get more women into your cardiac rehab program
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The Washington, DC-based Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is alerting 14,200 employers across the country that their injury and illness rates are higher than average and encouraging them to take steps to reduce hazards and protect their workers. The 14,200 sites are listed alphabetically by state on OSHAs web site at: www.osha.gov. html. However, the list does not designate those earmarked for programmed inspections.