Opioids
Medical practice and the opioid crisis. Updates on state and national rules, prescription monitoring programs, and pain management.
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Read ArticleUpdated opioid prescribing guidelines from the CDC
The CDC has updated its opioid prescribing recommendations to emphasize individualized patient-focused care and increased flexibility.
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Read ArticleTMB issues final rules for pain management
TMB rules for PMP checks, acute pain, and opioid CME requirements
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Read ArticleTMB clarifies prescribing limits for acute pain
The TMB is trying to clear up confusion about the new 10-day opioid prescribing limit for acute pain.
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Read ArticleNew opioid prescribing limits take effect September 1
New legislation places a 10-day limit on opioid prescriptions for acute pain.
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Read ArticleRecap: “How to Fight the Opioid Epidemic”
Five risk management takeaways
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Read ArticleHIPAA and the opioid crisis
How HIPAA allows information sharing to respond to the opioid crisis
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Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
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Read ArticleTMB says PMP checks NOT required for inpatient prescribing
TMB issued guidance stating that checking the PMP is NOT required for inpatient care.
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Read ArticleLaw requires Texas physicians to query PMP before prescribing opioids
Texas physicians will soon be required to check the Texas Prescription Monitoring database before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol.
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Case Studies
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