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Chronic Pain Progams are New Feature for TPA

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Chronic pain is the most prevalent health condition in the U.S. workforce, costing employers an estimated $60 billion annually.* The problem causes absences, medication dependence and reduced productivity.
 
In fact, of the costs associated with chronic pain, 76.6% are attributed to compromised performance while at work.**
 
Chronic pain management helps  employees regain quality of life and employers regain productivity.
 
Employers need to consider a chronic pain program with these attributes:
1.     Uses evidence-based medicine to create a plan of action for employees coping with chronic pain.
2.     Brings together a multi-disciplinary team to review the medical and psychosocialaspects of each case.
3.      Creates a defined and rigorous process for achieving goals.
4.      Continually monitors and supports the injured employee's progress.
 

The key to the success of each claim is an expert clinical staff and board-certified pain physicians, anesthesiologists, physiatrists, orthopedists, and psychologists or psychiatrists. When you are considering a new TPA, consider one with a chronic pain management program.

 For more information contact 866-625-1662.

*Pain Medicine, Volume 10, Issue 6, 2009 (p972-1000), American Academy of Pain Management.
**Focus 4:573-580, Fall 2006, American Psychiatric Association
 
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