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The TravelersCompanies, Inc. reported an almost 40 percent reduction in theuse of opioids among injured construction workers it has helped,thanks to a combination of its Early Severity Predictor model andits comprehensive pharmacy management program. The Early SeverityPredictor helps forecast which injured employees are at higher riskof developing chronic pain, while the pharmacy management programmonitors drug interactions, excessive dosing and abuse patterns toreduce the risk of opioid dependency.
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