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Mark Pew: What’s Next for Pain – Pharma?

June 25, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Mark Pew RxProfessor

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]

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The RxProfessor: Both NFL and CO Rethinking Marijuana for Pain Management

June 14, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Mark Pew RxProfessor

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]

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The RxProfessor: Pain Management Has Many Options

June 6, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Mark Pew RxProfessor

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]

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The RxProfessor: The Road to Resiliency

May 24, 2019 - WorkCompWire

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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?

May 17, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Mark Pew RxProfessor

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]

Filed Under: The RxProfessor, Top Stories

Preferred Medical Announces New Webinar Series Kicking Off May 8

April 30, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Preferred Medical

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]

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The RxProfessor: Guidance on Dangerous Medications

April 19, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Mark Pew RxProfessor

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]

Filed Under: The RxProfessor, Top Stories

The RxProfessor: The Complexities of Tapering Polypharmacy Regimens

April 11, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Mark Pew RxProfessor

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]

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The RxProfessor: Patient Centered Care and Opioids

April 5, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Mark Pew RxProfessor

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]

Filed Under: The RxProfessor, Top Stories

The RxProfessor: Expectations vs Reality

March 28, 2019 - WorkCompWire

Mark Pew RxProfessor

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]

Filed Under: The RxProfessor, Top Stories

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