Pain Expert Frank Falco M.D. to
Present at AISPP Review Course

NEWARK, DE - (July 2, 2009) - Frank J. E. Falco, M.D., founder, CEO and a principal of Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians (MASPP), the most comprehensive pain practice in the U.S diagnosing and treating spine and pain related disorders, will present "Controlled Substance Pharmacology: Non-Opioids, Benzaodiazepine, Sedatives, and Hypnotics," at the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians' (ASIPP) Comprehensive Review Course in Controlled Substance Management and Competency and Exam, August 11-13, 2009 at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans.

This two-day comprehensive review course is intended to present interventional pain management specialists, nurses, and other healthcare providers an in-depth review of multiple areas of interventional pain management, including controlled substance management. The course features many nationally-recognized experts in pain management billing and coding and practice management, as well as, controlled substance management. The course will be followed by the ABIPP Part 1 Exam. Go to www.asipp.org/documents/0809-CSM-CCPM.pdf to download a brochure. To register online, visit www.asipp.org/documents/0809-CSM-CCPM.pdf.

Dr. Falco is founder, CEO and principal of MASSP and is Vice Present for Financial Affairs, ASIPP. Widely-recognized as an expert on pain medicine and spinal disorders, his career accomplishments are many. Dr. Falco authors countless articles and book chapters, lectures nationally, serves on numerous boards of various medical associations, and functions as a medical expert witness for the National Association of State Jury. He is the Director of Pain Medicine Fellowship and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Temple University Hospital and is a residency faculty member at the University of Delaware.

(Pictured: Dr. Frank Falco)

About ASIPP
The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) is a not-for-profit organization representing interventional pain physicians across the country. The organization has been growing rapidly since 1998 and has had a substantial impact on the practice of interventional pain medicine. ASIPP was started in 1998 to represent interventional pain physicians dedicated to improving the delivery of interventional pain management services to patients across the country in the various settings of ambulatory surgical centers, offices, and hospital outpatient departments. For more information, visit www.asipp.org.

About Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians
Mid Atlantic Spine and Pain Physicians (MASPP) is the most comprehensive pain practice in the U.S diagnosing and treating spine and pain related disorders. With locations in Delaware and Maryland, this preeminent pain practice is staffed with a team of top-rated, board certified physiatrists, chiropractors, and licensed practitioners providing individualized treatment for patients in a very compassionate and caring setting. The group provides an array of patient care right onsite, including two modern clinics, outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging, chiropractic care, physical therapy, a sleep lab, among other services. For more information, call 302-369-1700.

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