ClearStar Drug Testing Expert Todd Shoulberg Appears on Background Screening Podcast
ClearStar Drug Testing Expert Appears on Background Screening Podcast
On March 31, 2025, ClearStar President of Medical Information Services Todd Shoulberg, a seasoned expert in the field of drug testing, appeared on a background screening podcast titled “Is Your Drug Screening Process Outdated? Todd Shoulberg on Compliance & Change” to explore the major shifts impacting drug testing today. To view the podcast, please click here.
Shoulberg appeared on the “Behind the Screens: Conversations with Background Screening Pros” podcast series hosted by Attorney at Law Lester S. Rosen, author of “The Safe Hiring Manual,” who served as the chairperson of the steering committee that founded the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) and received a PBSA Lifetime Achievement Award.
In a world where compliance, technology, and industry needs are rapidly evolving, drug and occupational health screening is no exception. The podcast explores Shoulberg’s journey into drug screening, understanding the drug and occupational health screening process, the impact of regulations and emerging challenges, and fun facts about Shoulberg. Chapters include:
- 00:00 – Introduction and Podcast Overview
- 02:01 – Meet Todd Schulberg: Background and Career Journey
- 10:17 – Challenges and Changes in Drug Testing
- 12:53 – Funny and Bizarre Drug Testing Stories
- 19:03 – Reflecting on Career Highlights
- 19:51 – Discovering a Passion for Escape Rooms
- 24:11 – A Family Affair: Escape Rooms and Magic
- 28:46 – Advice for Industry Newcomers
“Know why you are doing certain things and know why you are not doing certain things,” Shoulberg explained during the podcast. “If processes need to be changed, update them. Make them better. But your reason of why you do something should not be because this is the way we have always done it. Try to break out of that, do something better, update your process.”
Shoulberg provides direction and leadership to the daily operations of ClearStar’s Medical Review Office. He is responsible for keeping all drug testing clients in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations, and identifies new testing methods and products for clients to utilize in their drug testing programs. To learn about ClearStar’s services, email todds@www.clearstar.net.
ClearStar’s Groundbreaking ClearMD Platform for Drug Testing
ClearStar has ignited the drug testing industry by announcing its groundbreaking ClearMD platform that ensures an effortless ordering experience for employers, a seamless and mobile-friendly process for candidates, and unmatched convenience and customization with drug, clinical, and occupational health screening results. Employers gain a competitive edge with:
- Company-Specific Medical Forms: Tailored documents engineered to an organization’s demands.
- Handpicked Clinics on Demand: Elite, curated clinic options empower employers to effortlessly select the ideal fit.
- An End to Invoice Frustrations: Simple, upfront pricing with no unexpected charges.
ClearStar’s ClearMD platform is rapidly gaining adoption, capitalizing on a market seeking disruptive innovation. ClearMD streamlines the ordering experience for employers and delivers a modern, mobile, and user-friendly interface for candidates. Backed up by ClearStar’s relentless commitment to excellence, ClearMD seamlessly delivers compliant, exact results.
ClearStar Offers Drug Testing and Occupational Health Services
ClearStar – a global background screening provider that also offers drug testing and occupational health services – knows a drug-free workplace can improve safety, reduce injuries, lower costs, increase productivity, and deter employees from using drugs at work. ClearStar provides employers drug testing services at more than 20,000 locations in the United States.
A founding and accredited member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), ClearStar has provided innovative background screening solutions to the Human Capital Management (HCM) industry from its corporate offices in Alpharetta, Georgia, since 1995 and is celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2025. To learn more, contact ClearStar.
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