Downers Grove, IL - February 17, 2014 - Coventry is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Lacroix will be speaking at this year's Eastern Claims Conference. Dr. Lacroix will present "Chronic Pain: Why, How & What YOU Can Do", which is scheduled for Tuesday March 15th from 1:45-3:00 pm.
This presentation will address what we know about chronic (as distinct from acute) pain, focusing on the "Gate Theory," which is now the accepted explanation for chronic pain. We will discuss co-morbidities and explore the various avenues to treatment, including medication, surgery, the "pain clinic" approach, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. The session will conclude with a number of useful take-aways, including early identification of red flags, options for prevention, and how to dialog about chronic pain with both physicians and claimants.
About Dr. Michael Lacroix
Dr. Michael Lacroix is Director of Behavioral Health Services for Coventry and Associate Medical Director with Aetna Disability. He is a licensed psychologist and he has attained Diplomate status in Rehabilitation Psychology from the American Board of Psychological Specialties and Diplomate and Fellow status as a Forensic Examiner from the American Board of Forensic Examiners. He has worked in the overlapping areas of Disability and Workers' Compensation for the last 30 years, in a variety or clinical, management, program development, and consulting roles. Dr. Lacroix has also done quite a bit of research over the years, including many peer-reviewed publications and papers. He is a frequent contributor at industry conferences. He currently resides in Sarasota, FL.
About Coventry
Coventry offers workers' compensation, auto and disability cost and care management solutions for employers, insurance
carriers and third-party administrators. With roots in both clinical and network services, Coventry leverages more
than 30 years of industry experience, knowledge and data analytics.
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