By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share two articles about recovering from an illness or injury. The first article lists five myths many employers may have about returning to work after a disability and how it affects their company. The second is written from the viewpoint of a physical… [Read more]
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Mark Pew Joins Advisory Board of SimpleTherapy
Fremont, CA -(PRNewswire)- SimpleTherapy recently announced that Mark Pew, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Marketing at Preferred Medical and renowned for his work on the intersection of chronic pain and the appropriate treatment in workers’ compensation, has joined SimpleTherapy’s advisory board. “Advice based on Mark’s expertise on the subject of whole patient treatment… [Read more]
Mark Pew: What’s Next for Pain – Not Pharma?
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical Last week’s article “What’s Next for Pain – Pharma?” discussed how medications (“pharma”) can potentially be beneficial (even needed) by some patients (including injured workers) to help manage pain. That includes prescription opioids even as U.S. healthcare and workers’ compensation attempts to find the appropriate balance between too… [Read more]
Mark Pew: What’s Next for Pain – Pharma?
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical Most of the United States has come to the conclusion that prescription opioids may not be the best choice for long-term treatment of non-malignant chronic pain. And, in some cases, not the best option for acute pain either. While they can work for some individuals (defined as providing… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Both NFL and CO Rethinking Marijuana for Pain Management
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to share two articles about the continued connection in the social consciousness of prescription opioids and medical marijuana. The first article is about a new law regarding cannabis just signed into law by the Colorado governor. The second article is about the NFL looking… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: Pain Management Has Many Options
By Mark Pew, Senior VP, Preferred Medical This week I want to highlight two articles about pain management. The first one reviews how opioids are being addressed with federal employees. The second article provides an outline of why non-pharmacological approaches to treating pain need to be considered. Below you’ll find these articles and my thoughts… [Read more]
The RxProfessor: The Road to Resiliency
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]
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]