By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share two articles that highlight the challenges with trading opioids for another prescription painkiller. The first article is about gabapentin and how evidence of abuse is driving it … [Read more] about The RxProfessor: Opioid Alternative Rx Issues
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NJ Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Combat Worker Misclassification
Trenton, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a legislative package combatting worker misclassification and exploitation. The bills will crack down on employee misclassification in businesses by allowing stop-work orders against employers … [Read more] about NJ Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Combat Worker Misclassification
Primary Care Physician Joins Ohio BWC as Chief Medical Officer
Columbus, OH - The Ohio BWC recently announced that a primary care physician has joined the agency as chief medical officer. Dr. Bradley J. Lewis, a family practice physician from Groveport, will oversee all medical components of BWC and direct … [Read more] about Primary Care Physician Joins Ohio BWC as Chief Medical Officer
AMERISAFE Announces 2019 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
DeRidder, LA - AMERISAFE, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMSF) recently announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. G. Janelle Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, “The current soft market is unique in its challenges … [Read more] about AMERISAFE Announces 2019 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
Dr. James Sliwa: Closing the Measurement Gap in Rehabilitation
By James Sliwa, DO, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Quality and Safety Officer, and Senior Vice President, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) Rehabilitation, unlike other medical specialties, has no equivalent to … [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Opioid Alternative Rx Issues
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share two articles that highlight the challenges with trading opioids for another prescription painkiller. The first article is about gabapentin and how evidence of abuse is driving it … [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: Alternative Aversion!
Today's issue of WorkCompRecap features a new 'RxProfessor' post and article review from Mark Pew, in which he highlights the challenges with trading opioids for another prescription painkiller. First up, Mark shares a piece on Gabapentin and how … [Read more]
Primary Care Physician Joins Ohio BWC as Chief Medical Officer
Columbus, OH - The Ohio BWC recently announced that a primary care physician has joined the agency as chief medical officer. Dr. Bradley J. Lewis, a family practice physician from Groveport, will oversee all medical components of BWC and direct … [Read more]