What Will Opioid Legislation do for Pharmacy and Opioid Risk Management?

May 20, 2019

In October 2018, Congress passed H.R.6, the “Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act” (also known as SUPPORT for Patients and Com

Opioid Overdose Prevention and Treatment

May 12, 2019

Opioid management presents complex challenges, and early intervention is imperative to reduce risk and avoid dependence, addiction, or diversion.

Crisis Response Overview: Not all victims sustain physical injuries

February 19, 2019

Navigating the Landscape of Drug Formularies and Prescribing and Treatment Guidelines

November 4, 2018

Over the course of the next several years we can expect more and more jurisdictions to move towards adoption of legislative and/or regulatory measures as an effort to combat the nation’s opioid crisis and to control prescription utilization and cost. Our latest video covers tools such as closed formularies and opioid prescribing limits, along with prescribing oversight measures such as treatment guidelines.

The Growing Federal and State Challenges of Medical Marijuana

October 28, 2018

As of October 2018 a total of 29 states and the District of Columbia currently allow for medical marijuana and cannabis programs. What implications does this pose for workers’ compensation? Our latest video covers the current legislative and regulatory trends at the state and federal levels, along with the potential implications for the workers’ compensation industry.