What is the current state of the opioid crisis and what types of newer technology can help providers make a positive impact on outcomes?
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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.
Despite consistent news coverage of the individuals affected by the opioid epidemic, there remains a large segment of society that is overlooked...
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 part of evaluating how Relias can be a partner in addressing the opioid crisis, we analyzed state by state, ....
Whether you are a state passing regulations, a health system, or an independent clinician, here are 5 questions to consider when developing a strategy to combat the opioid epidemic.
Did you know seniors suffering seasonal affective disorder may be more likely to abuse opioids, suffer falls and experience declining health?
According to the CDC, up to 25% of people receiving post-acute care and taking opioids, for purposes other than cancer pain, experience the symptoms of withdrawal and opioid abuse.
The risk of opioid overdose has reached an all-time high, killing approximately 91 people daily, asserts the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ....
The opioid epidemic is one of the biggest cost drivers in healthcare, especially now that drug overdose is the, ....
We’ve all heard these phrases like the ones below since childhood, from people in positions of authority:
The Role of Prescribers in the Opioid Epidemic The 10 year epidemic of opioid abuse has had a key contribution, ....
More than 1.9 million people in the U.S. suffer from opioid abuse, reports the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
