Workers’ compensation payers should be proactive in developing policies and strategies to address the possibility of injured workers utilizing marijuana to treat pain as medical marijuana is currently legal in 20 states, including DC.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 05, 2013
Healthcare Solutions, the parent company of Cypress Care, Procura Management, ScripNet and Modern Medical, today announced that Jim Andrews, R.Ph., executive vice president of pharmacy services for Healthcare Solutions, will present at the National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® in Las Vegas. The presentation, “High Times in Workers’ Compensation: The Impact of Medical Marijuana” will take place on Wednesday, November 20th from 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
States legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and the conflict between federal and state laws, are causing growing concerns for workers’ compensation payers. Andrews will join a panel of experts to explore the pharmacological, medical and legal aspects surrounding the use of medical marijuana in the treatment of work-related injuries. The panel includes Theresa Genovese-Elliott, M.D., with Spine and Pain Institute of Santa Fe and Albert B. Randall, Esq. with Franklin & Prokopik P.C. Mark Walls, senior vice president and workers’ compensation market research leader with Marsh, will moderate the session. Andrews will specifically address the pharmacological issues related to medical marijuana.
“There are very few studies or data that substantiate the safety and effectiveness of marijuana for the treatment of pain in work-related injuries,” said Andrews. “Workers’ compensation payers should be proactive in developing policies and strategies to address the possibility of injured workers utilizing marijuana to treat pain as medical marijuana is currently legal in 20 states, including DC.”
The conference takes place November 20 - 22 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. For information about the presentation and conference, please visit http://www.wcconference.com or contact pr@healthcaresolutions.com.
About Healthcare Solutions
Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is the parent company of Cypress Care, Procura Management, ScripNet and Modern Medical. Through its subsidiary companies, Healthcare Solutions delivers integrated medical cost management solutions to over 800 customers in workers’ compensation and auto/PIP markets. The company’s clinical‐ and technology‐based services include pharmacy benefit management, specialty healthcare services, PPO networks, medical bill review, case management and Medicare set‐aside services. Healthcare Solutions has twice been recognized as one of the Fastest Growing companies in Georgia by Georgia Trends magazine and has received recognition by the Technology Association of Georgia for technology innovation. Utilizing market‐leading technology, Healthcare Solutions delivers demonstrated benefits and savings complemented by deep industry expertise. For more information, please visit http://www.healthcaresolutions.com.
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