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Trying to Solve the Nation's Pain Paradox, Opioid Epidemic — Insurers' Role

Five recommendations to help tackle the country’s intertwined crises.
November 10, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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Five recommendations to help tackle the country’s intertwined pain crises.
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Video: National Pain Strategy Lacking Attention, Legislative Push, Says Chicago Pain Pro

Adopting the multifaceted treatment strategy spelled out in a federal report will require much more attention.
October 20, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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Adopting the multifaceted treatment strategy spelled out in a federal report will require much more attention, says James Atchison, D.O., medical director of the Center for Pain Management at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
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Video: Creating Clarity in the Confusion of Treating Pain Patients

In the wake of the nation's opioid epidemic, the University of Tenn. Medical Center developed a systematic approach to caring for patients in pain using pathways.
October 19, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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In the wake of the nation's opioid epidemic, the University of Tennessee Medical Center has developed a systematic approach to caring for patients in pain, with three specific treatment pathways.
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The Pain Paradox

In light of the nation’s opioid epidemic, hospitals are transforming their cultures so that pain pills are no longer the first line of defense in busy emergency departments and primary care clinics.
October 11, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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In light of the nation’s opioid epidemic, hospitals are transforming their cultures so that pain pills are no longer the first line of defense in busy Emergency Departments and primary care clinics.
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Feds Hope Innovation, Competition Can Stem Tide of Opioid Deaths

FDA announces app competition, seeking technological solutions to addressing heroin and painkiller overdoses
September 23, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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FDA announces app competition, seeking technological solutions to addressing heroin and painkiller overdoses.
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President Declares This Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week

Obama Administration urges Americans to take a few moments to remember those lost to heroin and prescription painkiller overdoses, while also supporting those recovering from addiction.
September 20, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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Obama Administration urges Americans to take a few moments to remember those lost to heroin and prescription painkiller overdoses, while also supporting those recovering from addiction.
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Weekly Reading

Polls Show Americans Hate Big Pharma, Not Ready for Synthetic Blood

Plus, HHS commits $53M to fight opioid epidemic, and the debate over what's worn in the surgical department in this week's roundup of health care news.
September 2, 2016
Paul Barr, Genevieve Diesing, and Matt O'Connor
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Plus, HHS commits $53M to fight opioid epidemic, and the debate over what's worn in the surgical department in this week's roundup of health care news.
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How to Manage Opioid Addiction Among Clinicians

Experts say that education and established standards are critical to addressing drug diversion in health care facilities.
August 31, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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Experts say that education and established standards are critical to addressing drug diversion in health care facilities.
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Hospitals harness EHRs, state databases to combat opioid epidemic

Carolinas HealthCare System shows early progress using CDC-funded clinical decision support tool.
August 10, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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Carolinas HealthCare System shows early progress using CDC-funded clinical decision support tool.
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Skyrocketing Number of Privately Insured are Dependent on Opioids: Study

Research by nonprofit group also finds that ages 19-35 disproportionately affected by wave of addiction.
August 5, 2016
Marty Stempniak
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Research by nonprofit group also finds that people ages 19-35 are disproportionately affected by wave of addiction.
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