Opioids

Despite consistent news coverage of the individuals affected by the opioid epidemic, the impacts on foster care continue to go overlooked.

COVID-19 was especially detrimental for those coping with opioid addiction. Learn more about how the pandemic effected the opioid crisis.

Studies show that medication assisted treatment can help patients stay in recovery longer and have better health and quality of life.

What is the current state of the opioid crisis and what types of newer technology can help providers make a positive impact on outcomes?

Hospice organizations increasingly recognize that a multimodality approach to pain management is needed and are putting opioid stewardship practices in place.

The opioid crisis is one of the most serious public health concerns our nation has ever had to face. Every day in American more than 116 die from opioid overdoses.

When process, incentives and legislation are aligned, prescribers make the best choice, and better outcomes result for all the patients we serve.

People addicted to prescription pain medications often switch to heroin because it offers a similar high, doesn’t require a prescription, and is cheaper to buy.

As our trauma cases become more complex or when the healthcare industry is experiencing an unprecedented epidemic, like the Opioid Crisis, the unexpected should be expected. Knowledge and information is key to getting ahead of future risks before they cause unnecessary harm.