Healthesystems PharmD Michael Seise to Speak at STRIMA

Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) September 17, 2012

Healthesystems, a workers' compensation pharmacy and ancillary benefits management provider, is pleased to announce that Michael Seise, Pharm. D., M.B.A., will present an educational session at the State Risk and Insurance Management Association (STRIMA) conference on September 19th in Austin, TX. The informative presentation will focus on how the utilization of evidence-based medicine practices can help ensure the appropriate use of opioids in workers’ compensation drug treatments.

Dr. Seise will present this topic during a panel discussion titled Up and Away with Opioids. The educational session will present real world case study examples of injured worker drug treatment regimens involving opioids, including indicators that may signal when treatments are going off course.

The highly anticipated educational seminar will also provide attendees with tools and information on how to incorporate pharmacologic best practices into the claims management process and tips on how to improve engagement with PBMs and other claims stakeholders to ensure the most effective programs are in place.

About STRIMA:
STRIMA, established in 1974, brings together risk and insurance managers of state governments into an organization to promote the advancement of risk management principles and practices in the public sector. The state membership exchanges information, facilitates training opportunities, and promotes the highest level of professional and ethical standards.

About Healthesystems:
Healthesystems is a specialty provider of innovative medical cost management solutions for the workers’ compensation industry. The company's comprehensive offerings include its leading Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) program, expert clinical review services, and a revolutionary Ancillary Benefits Management (ABM) solution for prospectively managing ancillary medical services such as durable medical equipment (DME), transportation and translation services. By leveraging powerful technology, clinical expertise and enhanced workflow automation tools, Healthesystems provides clients with flexible programs that reduce the total cost of medical care while increasing the quality of care for injured workers.

To learn more about Healthesystems, or to sign up for the company's clinical or compliance-focused newsletters, visit http://www.healthesystems.com or email info(at)healthesystems(dot)com

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