Press Releases

Keep up-to-date with the latest PMSI news.

November 24, 2009 — PMSI Launches an Enhanced PMSIONLINE.COM
November 16, 2009 —PMSI Launches MedAssess ™ — A New Clinical Program to Lower Medical Costs and Improve Outcomes
November 13, 2009 — PMSI Offers Clinical Perspective on Strategies to Control Rising Pharmacy Costs
November 12, 2009 — PMSI Settlement Solutions Launches Innovative Drug VALUE Tool
November 11, 2009 —PMSI Announces Enhanced VitalPoint™
September 16, 2009 — PMSI Launches Expanded Services to Meet Injured Workers’ Mobility Needs
August 24, 2009 — PMSI Settlement Solutions Detects a Significant Increase in MSA Prescription Drug Allocations
August 17, 2009 — PMSI Appoints Lori Daugherty as President of Pharmacy Division
July 22, 2009 — PMSI Settlement Solutions Forecasts an Increase in Rejection of Medicare Set-Asides by CMS
June 4, 2009 — PMSI Settlement Solutions Appeals to CMS on Drug Review Methods in Medicare Set-Asides
June 1, 2009 — PMSI Appoints Paul DiFrancesco as President of Medical Services and Equipment Division
April 20, 2009 — PMSI Announces Expansion of Its Catastrophic Care Support Program
April 1, 2009 — PMSI Releases 2009 Annual Drug Trends Report
March 19, 2009 — PMSI Settlement Solutions Responds to New Legislation and Client Needs with Reporting Solution
January 26, 2009 — PMSI Expands Service Offering and Talent
December 1, 2008 — PMSI Names Eileen Auen as Chairman and CEO

Speaking Engagements

Learn where PMSI is speaking on cutting-edge issues in the industry.

2010 Workers' Compensation Insurance ExecuSummit
Mohegan Sun Resort, Uncasville, CT
February 2 and 3, 2010

Dr. Maria Sciame, Director of Clinical Services for PMSI, will speak on the subject of “Controlling Rising Pharmacy Costs in Workers’ Compensation.”

Webcasts

Gain important industry insight by registering for one of PMSI’s upcoming webcasts.

Perspectives on Pain Management
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
PMSI is a leading authority in clinically based, pharmacy benefit management for workers’ compensation. Join us to gain insight into the drivers of pain medication utilization and learn strategies to mitigate cost and risk, while maximizing quality of care. Topics will include: Impact of Pain in Workers’ Compensation, Pharmacotherapy Issues in Pain Management, The Problem of Abuse and Diversion, Getting Pain and Cost Under Control, and Characteristics of an Effective Pain Management Program.

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Complimentary CE Webinar – Pain Management in Workers’ Compensation
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
This course discusses the treatment of various pain syndromes and the types of medications used in the management of acute and chronic pain. Recommended for Nurses, CCMs, CRCs, CDMS, and Adjusters (Basic and Intermediate).

1 Contact Hour – Available to:

  • Nurses in all states except Iowa
  • CCM, CRC, CDMS in all states
  • Adjusters in AK, CA, DE, FL, GA, MT, NH, NC, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, and WYM
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Therapeutic Drug Information Series: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants and Dermatologics
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Strengthen your knowledge with PMSI's monthly educational series about Therapeutic Drug Classes. Armed with a better understanding of drug classes, you will be able to make more informed decisions in the drug approval process. This webcast will focus on Skeletal Muscle Relaxants and Dermatologics and their use within workers' compensation. Topics will include:

  • Common medications
  • Typical use
  • Indications
  • Side effects
  • Monitoring parameters
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Conferences and Tradeshows

Visit PMSI’s booth at an upcoming conference to learn more about our comprehensive service offerings.

RIMS 2010 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Boston, MA
April 25 – 29, 2010
Booth #539