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The opioid epidemic and treatment is costing employers big. Consider these facts:
- 99 percent of patients receive opioids after surgery
- First lifetime exposure to opioids may be after surgery
- 259 million prescriptions for opioids were written in 2012 – enough for one bottle for every American adult.
The Alliance is tackling this topic head on with insights from multi-stakeholders offering their perspectives and ideas on how employers can help combat this issue.
The Alliance is pleased to offer this event in partnership with National CooperativeRx.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Monona Terrace
Madison, Wis.
Free to attend: offering warm breakfast and lunch buffet
Agenda:
| 8 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast & Sponsorship Showcase |
| 8:30 – 8:35 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks, Cheryl DeMars |
| 8:35 – 9:35 a.m. | Judge Jodi Debbrecht Switalski, Court Judge and Metro Detroit Litigator, Speaker and & Consultant, The Stutman Switalski Group, LLC |
| 9:35 – 9:55 a.m. | Networking & Sponsorship Showcase |
| 9:55 – 10:45 a.m. | Robert Poznanovich, vice president, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Multi-Stakeholder Panel: Paul Krupski, director of opioid initiatives, Department of Health Services; Cheryl Larson, CEO, MBGH; Stephanie Vojas, principal, Michael Best Strategies |
| 11:45 – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch, Networking & Sponsorship Showcase |
| 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. | Jocelyn Kerl, PharmD, National CooperativeRx |
| 1:15 – 2:05 p.m. | Provider Panel Perspective: Dr. George Morris, Ascension; Dr. Michael Miller, Rogers Memorial Hospital; Dr. Christopher Cunningham, Concordia University of Wisconsin, School of Pharmacy |
| 2:05 – 2:30 p.m. | Networking & Sponsorship Showcase |
| 2:30 – 3:25 p.m. | Alternative Pain Relief Panel: Dr. Jeff King, Wisconsin Chiropractic Association; Dr. Julie Lombardo & Dr. Kevin Wait, Capitol Physical Therapy; Janet Poppe, Pacira |
| 3:25 – 3:55 p.m. | Mary Rode, owner, The Write Source & Laura Monagle, VP, client services & public relations, Affirm |
| 3:55 – 4:00 p.m. | Closing Comments & Adjourn |
- Robert Poznanovich, vice president, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation presentation
- Cheryl Larson, CEO, MBGH
The Opioid Epidemic and How it is Impacting the Workplace - Stephanie Vojas, principal, Michael Best Strategies
Illinois and the Opioid Epidemic - Jocelyn Kerl, PharmD, National CooperativeRx
The Opioid Epidemic: A Pharmacist’s Perspective - Jeff King, Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Chiropractic: Opioid Reduction & Avoidance - Dr. Julie Lombardo & Dr. Kevin Wait, Capitol Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy: A Hidden Answer to Ease the Opioid Epidemic - Mary Rode, The Write Source and Laura Monagle, Affirm
Building Opioid Awareness & Prevention: Campaigns for Employers
Additional Resources:
- Agenda and Speaker Biographies
- IBM WatsonHealth Whitepaper: Opioid Misuse: What Employers Need to Know
- American Benefits Council, On the Front Lines: How Employers Are Working to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
- Opioid Abuse Awareness & Prevention: Employer Communication Checklist
- List of providers in The Alliance network trained to use Exparel
Related Blog Posts
- ‘Be the Change’ To Address Opioid Abuse in Your Workplace
- Chiropractic Care, Medication And Physical Therapy Offer Pain Management Alternatives
- Strategies for Employers to Reduce Stigma and Address Opioid Addiction In The WorkplaceÂ
- The Opioid Epidemic: What’s An Employer To Do?
- How to Create An Opioid Awareness and Prevention Campaign For Your WorkplaceÂ
- Employer Takeaways from The Alliance Opioid Epidemic Summit
Watch the Presentations
Employer Activist for Addiction Treatment
Robert Poznanovich, vice president, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
The Opioid Epidemic in Wisconsin
Paul Krupski, director of opioid initiatives, WI Department of Health Services
Illinois & the Opioid Epidemic
Stephanie Vojas, principal, Michael Best Strategies
The Opioid Epidemic and How It is Impacting the Workplace
Cheryl Larson, CEO, MBGH
The Opioid Epidemic: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Jocelyn Kerl, PharmD., BCPS, clinical services manager, National CooperativeRx
Provider Panel Perspective
Moderator: Linda Syth, Wisconsin Medical Society
Dr. George Morris, Ascension, Dr. Michael McNett, Aurora Health Care; Dr. Michael Miller, Rogers Behavioral Health; Christopher Cunningham, Concordia University of Wisconsin – School of Pharmacy
Chiropractic: Opioid Reduction & Avoidance
Jeff King DC, MS, Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Physical Therapy: A Hidden Answer to Ease the Opioid Epidemic
Dr. Julie Lombardo & Dr. Kevin Wait, Capitol Physical Therapy
Building Opioid Aareness & Prevention: Campaigns for Employers
Mary Rode, owner, The Write Source and Laura Monagle, VP, client services & public relations, Affirm
Thank you to our sponsors:
PLATINUM SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSOR
DIAMOND SPONSOR
RUBY SPONSOR
