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Access to benchmarking materials useful for determining prices and costs.

Associations » Mental Health

Associations, non-profits, institutes concerned with mental health

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry [12320] ?

Professional medical association dedicated to treating mental health disorders

Compensation » Executive Pay

Executive compensation, benefits, incentives

Executive Compensation [24589] ?

Review competitor's executive compensation and financial data

Executive PayWatch [2885] ?

AFLCIO's guide to monitoring salaries, bonuses and perks in CEO compensation packages

Compensation » Salary Surveys

Obtain salary data for a large number of professions

Compensation and Benefits Reports [665] ?

Reports on the current pay rates for various jobs and industries

Employer Salary List [35208] ?

Data pulled from US Department of Labor data and listed by company

National Compensation Survey [4057] ?

Approximately 25 data reports on compensation in the United States

Nursing Hourly Rate Survey Report [30403] ?

In the United States

Profession Specific Salary Surveys [4062] ?

Links to a large number of salary surveys with the focus on California

Salaries in Psychology [6064] ?

Salary surveys of the psychology profession

Salary Wizard [13940] ?

Basic report shows national average salaries adjusted by location

Salary Wizard [17096] ?

Contains salary information on thousands of job titles in the USA

Wage Determinations - Davis-Bacon & Service Contract Act [24033] ?

Determines prevailing wage rates to be paid on federally funded or assisted construction projects

Compensation » Wage Data

US federal and state statistics related to wages by area and occupation

Compensation Cost Trends [29276] ?

A quarterly measure of changes in labor costs

Current Employment Statistic [29277] ?

A sample based on over 400,000 business establishments

Employment Cost Index - Changes in Wages & Benefit Costs [29278] ?

Charts Changes in wages and salaries and benefit costs, civilian workers

Employment Cost Index - Seasonally Adjusted Factors [29279] ?

Adjusting for these seasonal patterns makes it easier to observe the cyclical and other nonseasonal movements

Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates [29270] ?

For 375 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and 34 metropolitan divisions

Metropolitan Area Wage Data [29269] ?

Provides data on occupational wages for localities for pay-setting purposes

National Compensation Search [29281] ?

Occupational wage data are available for local areas and for the nation

National Compensation Survey [29267] ?

Provides data on occupational wages for localities, broad geographic regions, and the nation

National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates [29273] ?

For over 400 industries by NAIC code

National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates [29274] ?

For over 800 occupations - data are classified using the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System

Occupational Employment Statistics (Alphabetical) [29272] ?

Data from the US federal government on employment and wages by occupation

Occupational Pay Relatives by Areas [29282] ?

A calculation of wages, salaries, commissions, and production bonuses for a given metropolitan area relative to USA

Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages [29275] ?

A quarterly count of employment and wages reported by employers covering 98 percent of U.S. jobs

State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates [29271] ?

View occupational employment and wage estimates for a State, District, Territory, or Commonwealth

U.S. Department of Labor Branch of Construction Wage Determinations [29280] ?

Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) wage determinations (WDs) for each official contract action

Driver Safety » Fleet Costs

Fuel prices, new & used vehicle prices, taxes, cost of accidents

Updated Auto Crash Worthiness & Repair Cost Tool [18865] ?

Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Auto Site [671] ?

Dealer invoice on new vehicles, book value reports for used vehicles and more

Cost of Owning and Operating Automobiles, Vans, and Light Trucks - 2001 [25118] ?

Total costs over 5 years, based on 70,000 miles = cents per mile

Crash Cost Calculator [25001] ?

Use this calculator to estimate the cost associated with a motor vehicle crash

Diesel Fuel Prices [14416] ?

Fuel prices for the latest 53 weeks

Edmund's Car and Truck Buyer Guides [2092] ?

Calculate new and used car and truck prices - plus, auto loan calculator

Gasoline Price Data for US Cities [25196] ?

National and regional fuel prices in the USA

IFTA Tax Rate Matrices [12170] ?

Vew a tax rate matrix online, or download a copy - USA & Canada

IntelliChoice [25120] ?

Research vehicle costs and compare with average costs of other vehicles in its class - includes costs of ownership

Kelley Blue Book [2091] ?

Calculate the price for new and used cars via Kelley Blue Book - plus, links to related sites

Model Car Lifecycle Analysis [25111] ?

Determine the actual cost of owning and running a vehicle

NADA Guides [9215] ?

Online values for new and used cars, light trucks, etc.

Price of Vehicle Ownership [25119] ?

Reserach 5 year operating costs for multiple cars and trucks.

The Cost of Driving [25117] ?

Analysis of typical vehicle purchase, ownership and operating cost estimates

Truck Miles [27181] ?

Daily fuel prices, maps & routes, road conditions

Trucking: Operations Cost Per Mile Worksheet [27180] ?

Article plus MS Excel spreadsheet

True Cost of Driving [12189] ?

Calculate both your out-of-pocket Direct Driver's Expenses and the Indirect Costs of your driving habits

Drug Free Workplace » Drug Free Programs

Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and more

Alcohol Exclusion Laws [29039] ?

State-specific information about alcohol exclusion laws, policies, and legislation

Costs of Alcohol Problems in American Business [29038] ?

Information to assist employers in calculating the extent and costs of untreated alcohol problems

Drug Free Workplace » Substance Abuse

Guidance in the substance abuse treatment field

Alcohol Cost Calculator [29035] ?

Calculates the annual hidden cost of alcohol abuse in business by industry

Emergency Preparedness » Government Services

US federal , state and local government disaster response services

Citizen Corps [20415] ?

Americans working together to strengthen their communities - in response to 9/11 events

Employee Training » Teaching Skills

Corporate training and development resources

BLS Data: Employer Provided Training [10140] ?

BLS reports on employer-provided formal training

Health Benefits » Health Care Quality

USQA Quality Reports. NCQA accreditation. CVO certification and more

American Hospital Directory [10136] ?

Hospital comparative database on Medicare claims data, cost reports, and other CMS public use files

Health Benefits » Health Insurance

Disability insurance, health insurance, etc.

Health Insurance Costs [24790] ?

Studies and surveys related to employer health benefits

HR Management » HR Tips

A variety of management tips for human resource professionals

Understanding the Costs of Employee Turnover [15476] ?

How to calculate the cost of replacing an employee

Internet » Web Programming

Libraries of CGI scripts, JavaScript, Perl, VBScript, etc & programming guidance

P3P Validator [14377] ?

Checks if the web site is compliant with P3P

Job Descriptions » Job Classification

Occupational classification systems useful for pay-setting purposes

FL- Florida Broadband Classification and Compensation Program [9153] ?

Salaries and job descriptions for each job class

Job Descriptions » Sample Job Descriptions

Full text of sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis

Occupational Outlook Handbook [1983] ?

Full text of US Dept of Labor publication on the outlook for specific occupations

Occupational Health » Occupational Medicine

Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine

Police: Fitness for Duty Evaluation Guidelines [pdf] [6069] ?

Law enforcement officers must be mentally and emotionally stable from the time of hire

Software » Environmental Software

Download software for EPA safety & health programs, site-specific sampling

Energy Cost Calculators [8204] ?

Intended to be used at the facility evaluation & assessment stage of energy project development

Statistical Data » Cost Estimating

Online models for estimating the cost of a project, building valuation data, etc

Cost Estimating - Building Construction [3789] ?

Cost estimating worksheets for building construction projects

Department of Defense Reimbursable Rates [13008] ?

Reimbursable rates for the current year and archives for prior years

Fan Cost Index [21989] ?

Annual index tracks the cost of attendance to major league sports events in the USA

Home Price Check by Location [17879] ?

Find out how much homes have sold for in a neighborhood in the USA

Illinois Dept of Transportation Contractor Payment Information [19144] ?

This report reflects pay estimates processed to prime contractors by the Illinois DOT

Per Diem Rates - USA Federal Government [8001] ?

Per diem rates for USA federal travelers - including allowances for visits to foreign areas

Present Value of $1 to Be Paid in the Future [17724] ?

Use this table to find the Net Present Value of a major purchase or project

RSMeans Quick Cost Estimates [10588] ?

US National Average costs from RSMeans cost data

Statistical Data » Energy Data

Government and industry sources of statistical data on energy topics

Buildings Energy Databook [26908] ?

Statistics on residential and commercial building energy consumption

Statistical Data » Health Data

Government and industry sources of statistical data on health conditions

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System - State Information [12321] ?

State-based surveillance system active in all 50 states

Statistical Data » Labor Data

Government and industry sources of statistical data on labor and employment

Compensation Cost Trends [4154] ?

Annual data measuring level of average costs per hour worked

Statistical Data » Medical Costs

Average cost for medical care per DRG code, medical procedures & costs, etc.

AR-Arkansas Medicare Fee Schedule [18055] ?

Part A and Part B Fee Schedules

FL-Florida Health Statistics [13160] ?

Ambulatory outpatient data and hospital inpatient data

FL-Florida Prescription Drug Prices [32359] ?

Pricing information for the 100 most commonly used prescription drugs in Florida

HCPCS Codes [22255] ?

Download alpha-numeric HCPCS files and more

Healthcare Bluebook [36201] ?

Find fair prices for surgery, hospital stays, doctor visits, medical tests and more

Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) [4225] ?

Provides data on patient-level information for inpatient hospital stays

Medicare Advantage Ratebooks [9031] ?

View the Medicare Advantage (MA) ratebooks, rate calculation data, and risk adjusters

Medicare and Healthcare Chart Book [2973] ?

Information on what the US government pays for healthcare

Medicare Durable Medical Equipment & Supplies Fee Schedule [22262] ?

Search for items by HCPCS, Description and State

Medicare Hospital Payment Data [29081] ?

The costs Medicare pays hospitals for 30 common elective procedures and other hospital admissions

Medicare Payment Systems & Coding Files [15161] ?

Fee schedules, payments systems, etc.

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule [15595] ?

National Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value File (RBRVS)

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Look-Up [14481] ?

Medicare payment schedule for physicians

Medicare Prospective Payment Systems [11458] ?

Acute Inpatient PPS, Home Health PPS, Hospice PPS, LTC Hospital PPS, and more

MEPS - Medical Expenditure Panel Survey [4226] ?

Select files available online regarding health care expenditures in the USA

National Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value File [22253] ?

Download this Medicare fee schedule

New Choice Health [36202] ?

Medical cost comparison for medical facilities in an area

PRICER Prospective Payment System Software [27369] ?

Inpatient, Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Long-Term Care Hospitals, Outpatient fees

RBRVS: Resource-Based Relative Value Scale [28848] ?

Conversion Factor and Payment Schedule

Vimo Hospital Procedure Cost Comparison [36203] ?

Search and compare medical-procedure prices

WI-Wisconsin Health Data Information Center [12318] ?

Data about charges and services provided by Wisconsin hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers

Statistical Data » OSHA Statistics

OSHA injury and illness reports

NV-Nevada BLS Statistical Page [8234] ?

Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses for the state of Nevada

Statistical Data » WC Statistics

State workers comp agency statistical reports & analysis of worker claims

FL-Florida Workers Compensation Statistics [2944] ?

Various workers compensation-related statistics from the state of Florida

MN-Minnesota Workers Compensation Reports [15282] ?

Research and statistics of WC in Minnesota

NM-New Mexico WC Annual Reports and Bulletins [15059] ?

WC costs, statistical tables, etc.

NY-New York Workers Compensation Rating Board Statistics [15336] ?

Average WC claim cost and frequency, loss development factors and more

PA-Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Statistics [18725] ?

Pennsylvania workers compensation and workplace safety report

Workers Compensation Research Institute Abstracts [15099] ?

Abstracts of WC studies peformed by WCRI

US State Government » Websites

Access to organizations of state government agencies

State Facts and Information [5881] ?

Legislative news by state and a political almanac of each state

Wellness Programs » Stress Management

Mental health stress including stress resulting from workplace conditions

Depression Calculator [29040] ?

Calculating the impact of depression in the workplace and the benefits of treatment

Workplace Depression [29041] ?

Learn to recognize the symptoms - what you can do

Workers Compensation » WC Claims

Managing the costs of workers compensation claims

Temporary Total Disability Benefit [1957] ?

Lists the maximum weekly benefit and average weekly wages in covered employment by state

Workers' Compensation Under State Laws [1964] ?

Information about the benefits available through workers' compensation in each state & other info

Workers Compensation » WC Medical

Guidance on managed care in workers compensation to control medical costs

OH-Ohio Managed Care [15337] ?

Health Partnership Program (HPP) and Qualified Heath Plan (QHP)

OR-Oregon Managed Care Organizations [15339] ?

Pertains to information for MCOs that provide medical services to injured workers in Oregon






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