Chronic Low Back Pain: Understanding the Journey & Emerging Technology for Improved Health Outcomes

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Chronic Low Back Pain: Understanding the Journey & Emerging Technology for Improved Health Outcomes



Dial-in Instructions:
Webinar link will be in confirmation email.
When:  Dec 8, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (CT)

Event Description

Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) prevalence peaks between the ages of 35 and 55 – prime working years and results in high health care costs, disability and lost work days. Employees who experience acute back pain can get into a vicious cycle they can’t get out of, leading to years of CLBP. Attend this webinar to gain a better understanding of its impact on presenteeism and absenteeism, what’s driving employer health care costs and how providing access to new treatment options can improve long-term outcomes.

At this webinar, you will learn about:

  • CLBP cost drivers, the array of treatment options available and why traditional therapies aren’t resolving the problem
  • The patient journey and breaking the cycle of CLBP, while reducing the total cost of care
  • What employers are doing to support employees and how plan design can drive the best care and outcomes
  • Action steps employers can take including working with health care partners and directing members to the best treatment options

Agenda

Speakers

  • Christopher Gilligan MD Christopher Gilligan, MDChief, Division of Pain MedicineBrigham & Women’s Spine Center
  • Darin Hinderman Darin HindermanGlobal Health Strategy ManagerCaterpillar
  • Joe Joe Toniolo Senior Director, Health and Welfare Plans US Foods

Registration Fees

  • Members $0
  • Employer Non-Members $0
  • Non-Members $0

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