American Academy of Pain Management - Advancing the Field of Pain Management Using an Integrative Model of Patient-Centered Care.

Endo Pharmaceuticals is a therapeutically focused pharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery, development and manufacture of quality pain management and supportive care products. Endo is committed to advancing pain management and supportive care treatment through strong research and development programs, innovative technology and delivery systems, collaborative medical education intitiatives and community awareness projects.

Medtronic's Spinal and Biologics business is based in Memphis, TN and its Kyphon Products division is based in Sunnyvale, CA, which includes KYPHON™ Balloon Kyphoplasty, the X-STOP® IPD® (Interspinous Process Decompression) System, and the Discyphor Direct™ Catheter System. The Kyphon Products division is the center of technology excellence for minimally invasive diagnostics and therapies emphasizing percutaneous approaches.

Purdue Pharma L.P., a privately held pharmaceutical company founded by physicians, is known for its pioneering research on persistent pain. Focused on the needs of patients, the company is dedicated to finding, developing, and bringing to market new medicines and related products that promote health and healing. To raise awareness of the importance of pain management, Purdue sponsors Partners Against Pain. This alliance of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers seeks to alleviate unnecessary suffering by advancing standards of pain care through education and advocacy.

Horizon Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company that is developing and commercializing innovative medicines to target unmet therapeutic needs in arthritis, pain and inflammatory diseases.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is the largest maker of generic pharmaceutical products, has a global product portfolio of more than 1,300 molecules and a direct presence in about 60 countries. The branded businesses focus on CNS, oncology, pain, respiratory, women’s health and biologics.

AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott. With its 125-year history, the company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. In 2013, AbbVie employs approximately 21,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. For further information on the company and its people, portfolio and commitments, please visit www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter or view careers on our Facebook or LinkedIn page.

Alere Toxicology is a global leader in rapid point-of-care diagnostics and laboratory confirmation services, with unique testing services tailored to pain specialists. As a leading developer of innovative diagnostic and monitoring tools, Alere Toxicology combines medication monitoring and value-added services to help healthcare providers improve patient care.