Alternative therapies are mentioned often by participants in the workers compensation sector trying to manage injured workers' pain while shifting away from the industry's dependence on opioids — and acupuncture is the talk of the town.
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View From The Top: Alex Sun
Alex Sun took the helm as CEO of San Diego-based Enlyte LLC in 2021, when it was formed through the merger of three companies in the workers compensation sector: Coventry Workers Comp Services, Genex Services LLC and Mitchell International Inc.
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Drugs prices continue to drive higher claims costs.
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Ask The Pharmacist: Anti-Seizure Medications for Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation
Opioids are often prescribed for moderate-to-severe pain, and while opioids can be highly effective medications, they can also be associated with negative effects including the potential for abuse and addiction.