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October 2, 2025

Pharmacological Management of Intractable Headaches

Join us on Thursday October 23rd, at 12pm PT for our webinar on Pharmacological Management of Intractable Headaches

 

Intractable headaches, particularly resistant and refractory migraine, present a major challenge in both clinical care and workers’ compensation claims. These conditions are defined by repeated treatment failures and persistent disability, often leading to prolonged claims, high costs, and frustration for injured employees.

 

Understanding the clinical criteria, mechanisms, and treatment landscape is essential for claims professionals, as many of these cases arise following head trauma or in the presence of chronic comorbid conditions.

 

This webinar will provide an educational overview of intractable headaches with a focus on pharmacological management. Presenters will review the latest evidence-based approaches, including acute therapies, preventive medications, and newer targeted treatments.

 

Participants will also gain insights into when and why treatments fail, the importance of avoiding medication overuse, and the role of multidisciplinary strategies.

 

By bridging clinical expertise with claims perspectives, the session will equip attendees to better evaluate complex headache cases, support timely access to effective care, and improve both recovery and claim outcomes.

Our panel includes:

  • Robert Nickell, CEO, Pharmco
  • Dr. Garland Tang, MD, Board Certified Neurologist, Institutes of Health
  • Dr. Darshan Patel, MD, VP, Quality and Network Management, Institutes of Health

Earn 1 CEU Free, compliments of IOH:

  • 1 CA MCLE Credit
  • 1 CA Claims Credit
  • 1 CCM Credit
  • 1 Nursing Credit

 

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