Behavioral Health Approach to Opioid Use to Be Discussed During Summit

Concordia Care Inc. will participate in a breakout session today titled “The Opioid Epidemic and Injured Workers,” during the Risk Management Summit at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Dr. Angel Garrido, Concordia’s chief medical officer, will join other panelists to discuss challenges related to the chronic use of opioids for work-related injuries, and factors that contribute to delays in recovery.  Garrido will describe red flags for prescription abuse as well as behavioral health strategies to reduce unnecessary opioid use for workers’ comp-related injuries. ...