Our Approach

An initial teaser email will be sent to gauge interest, followed by an official screening announcement sent to all members about eight weeks prior to the screening. Members can then schedule appointments online.

Yes, the diagnostic service provider can provide educational presentations for department members either in-person or via Zoom.

The UDS team will handle all aspects of scheduling individuals for the screening event, managing the appointment booking process and ensuring a smooth scheduling experience for participants.

The UDS team will set up the room and equipment a day before the start date.

The UDS team can perform 15 screenings in one day, each taking about 30 minutes. The regular daily schedule is from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, but it can be adjusted if necessary.

All unremarkable screening reports will be mailed within 7 business days.

Medical providers from the diagnostic service will call all members with abnormal results to review the findings and educate them on their health status before emailing the reports.

Yes, the UDS team will produce an aggregate data pathologies report and schedule a time to present it to the department’s board.

It’s recommended that these screenings be conducted every two to three years to ensure the continued health and well-being of department members.

Yes, new recruits can greatly benefit from these screenings as it helps establish a health baseline for future assessments.

Yes, retired members and their spouses can also participate in these screenings to monitor their health status post-retirement.

Negotiation for services and pricing with Unions or Departments is handled individually, depending on their preferred financial model. This may involve going through an RFP (Request for Proposal) process, exploring department subsidies, or employing a self-paid model.

UDS complies with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations to ensure the privacy of screening results. Results are delivered only to the individual member, maintaining strict confidentiality and privacy standards.

Yes, UDS provides a range of additional medical services, including complete occupational physicals with X-ray, stress tests, stress echo, low-dose chest CT scans, and CT calcium scoring tests. These services can further enhance the comprehensive health assessment and evaluation UDS offers.