The RIMS 2015 Annual Conference is upon us, and once again the exhibit hall and classrooms will be full of learning opportunities. Two of Paradigm Outcomes’ Medical Directors are featured speakers at the event and will be sharing their expertise and best practices on chronic pain and medical marijuana. Be sure to attend and visit our booth 1347 to learn more. In addition to the two sessions we will be presenting at RIMS 2015, we also recommend some other sessions you may find valuable.

RIMS 2015 Sessions by Paradigm Outcomes

Medical Marijuana: Facts, Myths and Controversies
When: Monday, April 27, 2015; 12:00 p.m. CDT
Where: Thought Leader Theatre, RIMS Booth 1021
Dr. Hassan Morinzadeh, Paradigm Outcomes Medical Director, will be discussing the differences between what is fact and what is fiction with regard to medical marijuana, including some of the controversies related to state vs. federal law, interfacing with injured workers, and workplace drug screening. Tactical application and current challenges will be examined as well.
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It’s Not Just Opioids: Are You Winning the Battle but Losing the War?
When: Wednesday, April 29, 2015; 10:15 a.m. CDT
Where: Room 230
In this RIMS 2015 session, Dr. Steven Moskowitz, Senior Medical Director for Paradigm Outcomes will discuss legacy chronic pain claims and the surprising data showing that the bulk of costs go beyond opioids or even pharmacy. Dr. Moskowitz will recommend approaches to identify, clarify and course-correct these costly claims and help return injured workers to full employment and life.
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Other Recommended Sessions

Top Ten Risks Presented by the Affordable Care Act
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2015; 9:00 a.m. CDT
Where: Room 222
The much-discussed ACA has inherent risks associated with it, and it’s important to know how these risks affect your organization. In this session, experts will point out the risks hidden throughout the ACA, analyze real-life situations, and help provide a roadmap for risk management professionals to deal with their own unique situations.

Risk Performance that Makes a Difference
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2015; 11:30 a.m. CDT
Where: Rooms 217-219
In this RIMS 2015 session, ways to increase perceived value of risk management to the C-suite will be discussed. When faced with a C-suite that presses for better answers, it’s crucial to prove value to gain management and board commitment for greater investment.

Solving for Innovation Risk
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2015; 2:00 p.m. CDT
Where: Room 207
Often times, innovation and risk management are at odds. But they don’t have to be. In this RIMS 2015 session, attendees will learn how one organization has structured an innovation and risk-taking methodology to position itself for continued growth. This will help risk management professionals understand how risk and innovation can complement each other to sustain innovative behaviors.

RIMS 2015 should be another exciting conference, and Paradigm Outcomes is looking forward to being a part of it. And when you’re at RIMS 2015, don’t forget to visit us at booth 1347, and connect with Paradigm on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.