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Avoiding Drug Testing Will Not Solve the Labor Shortage Problem
Eliminating mandatory drug testing does not mean more qualified applicants or help employers save money.
By Michael Berneking
May 31, 2022
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by Michael Berneking
Michael Berneking, MD, FACOEM, FAAFP, FAASM, is a Concentra medical center director and board-certified family physician with extensive experience in occupational and environmental medicine. He is a certified medical review officer (MRO), senior aviation medical examiner, and an active member of the Concentra Transportation Medical Expert Panel. Dr. Berneking has expertise with onsite medical care in the industrial setting, which includes acute care, corporate wellness, and preventive care. Dr. Berneking is also a U.S. Army flight surgeon and civil surgeon.
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