PRIUM’s Mark Pew Addresses Medical Marijuana at ICT’s Spring Workers’ Comp Seminars
PRIUM's Senior Vice President
ICT's Manager of Workers' Compensation Services Steve Nichols recruited Pew to discuss this subject after hearing his 2013 seminar presentations on drug formularies. "Mark understands when and how prescription drugs should be used to treat chronic pain," Nichols said. "His understanding of the issues surrounding marijuana will provide similarly great insights."
Pew will describe the different uses of medical cannabis and share current medical opinions and study results. He will also share lessons learned from states that have legalized its medical and/or recreational use. Pew will then drill down into how proposed legalization in
"While some make the case that marijuana has fewer negative consequences than the use of opioids for chronic pain, the effects of its use are not as well-studied or benign as portrayed," said Pew. "Given the momentum of legalization around the country and very recently even in
An Ameritox solutions provider, PRIUM sets the industry standard for workers' compensation medical interventions through its ability to secure higher agreement rates and to help ensure compliance with modified treatment plans.
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