By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share two articles about resilience. The first article discusses why some of us crack under stress while others thrive. The second article takes a look at a study that shows online resilience training programs can be effective for building resiliency in employees. Are… [Read more]
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The RxProfessor: Employer Drug Testing: Will It Continue?
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share two articles, both on the topic of employer drug testing policies. The first article is about the trends in employee drug test results. The second article is about drug testing policies of companies and how times are changing from zero-tolerance to “look… [Read more]
Preferred Medical Announces New Webinar Series Kicking Off May 8
Louisville, KY – Preferred Medical recently announced that starting May 8, Senior Vice President of Product Development and Marketing, Mark Pew, will be hosting Preferred Perspectives, a one-hour webinar from noon-1:00 pm ET. Each webinar, featuring different members of the Preferred Medical team, will discuss a different subject that is highly applicable, educational and interesting… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Guidance on Dangerous Medications
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share two articles about news surrounding different types of drugs. The first article is about a new study that is examining opioid use for people with acute spinal pain. The second article is about the new classification of Gabapentin and Pregabalin to a… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: The Complexities of Tapering Polypharmacy Regimens
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share two articles about the complexities of tapering polypharmacy regimens that include opioids. The first article is about using a mix of alternative methods to help treat chronic pain while also reducing the use of opioids. The second article examines the myths surrounding… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Patient Centered Care and Opioids
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share a video and article about the subject of opioids and chronic pain treatment. The first is a video that showcases a small county in Minnesota and how they have approached prescribing opioids in a different way. The second is a draft report… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Expectations vs Reality
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share an article about patient-doctor interaction. This article addresses the fact that oftentimes patients have high expectations and what doctors can do to address what may be a difference with reality. Below you’ll find this article and my thoughts on its implication. How… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Defining the Role for Prescription Drugs in Society
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to highlight two articles about prescription drug use in America and the dangers it causes. The first article is about benzodiazepines and the rise in prescriptions over the years. The second article is about opioids and trying to find a solution to the crisis… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Alternative Methods to Wellness
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to highlight three different articles that revolve around the same theme of there being many alternatives to treating pain and living a healthy lifestyle. The articles discuss the potential benefits of medical marijuana and increasing your overall well-being through mindfulness and wellness. Below you’ll… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: The Path Back to Health Comes in Many Forms
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to highlight three different articles about a range of topics. The first article is about a new program in Tennessee to help injured workers get back to the job. The second article is about consumer products designed to help with anxiety. And the third… [Read more]