The Connection Magazine A.I.M. Mutual Fall 2016

“As an organization, we do everything we can to help injured workers get access to the best care.“ employer on these complex situations so we can foster a successful return to work for the employee whenever possible. What Therapeutic Alternatives Are There? Do They Really Work? There are a number of options available to treat chronic pain. Multi-disciplinary programs that include functional reconditioning, cognitive restructuring, and the prudent use of pharmaceuticals can be effective. In addition, we have found that innovative therapies such as acupuncture, Scrambler therapy, and some “wearable” devices have provided relief to patients. Most important is that patients need to play an active role in their recovery process because what works for one patient may not necessarily work for another. Treatingphysicians have begun to think outside their specialty boxes and recommend clinical practices that provide a truly integrative clinical approach. What Results Have You Seen? Our findings have driven a fundamental change in the management and ongoing treatment of chronic pain cases. A.I.M. Mutual is now earning a reputation as FALL 2016 2016 FALL the carrier that does the right thing, evidenced by the correspondence we receive from injured workers expressing their appreciation for our help and guidance as they navigate through their injuries and subsequent recoveries. We are also receiving positive feedback from the employers we insure, acknowledging our role in assisting their workers during this difficult process. Since 2005, we have seen a 63 percent reduction in the number of injured workers receiving extended-release opiates. Also, over a three-year period (2013–2015), we

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