Policymakers & Community Leaders

PBSS Data Brief: Patient Risk Measures for Controlled Substance Prescriptions in Idaho, 2012-2014

Source: Prescription Behavior Surveillance System - Brandeis University

The Prescription Behavior Surveillance System (PBSS) collects deidentified data from state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to identify trends in controlled substance prescribing and dispensing and indicators of non-medical use and diversion. This 2016 report summarizes the data from Idaho’s PDMP.

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PBSS Data Brief: Decline in Patient Prescription Risk Measures in Florida, 2011-2015

Source: Prescription Behavior Surveillance System - Brandeis University

The Prescription Behavior Surveillance System (PBSS) collects deidentified data from state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to identify trends in controlled substance prescribing and dispensing and indicators of non-medical use and diversion. This 2016 report summarizes the data from Florida’s PDMP.

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PBSS Data Brief: Patient Risk Measures for Controlled Substance Prescriptions in Delaware, 2012-2015

Source: Prescription Behavior Surveillance System - Brandeis University

The Prescription Behavior Surveillance System (PBSS) collects deidentified data from state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to identify trends in controlled substance prescribing and dispensing and indicators of non-medical use and diversion. This 2016 report summarizes the data from Delaware’s PDMP.

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Payers & Providers

Opioid Task Force 2019 Progress Report

Source: American Medical Association

This 2019 report from the American Medical Association’s Opioid Task Force includes recommendations for physicians and health care providers and policymakers in addressing the opioid epidemic.

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Opioid Use Disorder: Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Communities

Source: Pew Charitable Trusts

This 2019 briefing paper from the Pew Charitable Trusts describes challenges rural communities face in providing access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The report provides a brief overview of strategies federal, state, and local governments can adopt to expand access to treatment.

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Spotlight on Pennsylvania: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Summary

Source: American Medical Association et al.

This two page summary of Pennsylvania’s efforts to address the opioid crisis focuses on state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical Association and Manatt Health.

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Spotlight on North Carolina: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Summary

Source: American Medical Association et al.

This two page summary of a full report on North Carolina’s efforts to address the opioid crisis focuses on state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical Association and Manatt Health.

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Spotlight on Mississippi: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Summary

Source: American Medical Association et al.

This two page summary of a full report on Mississippi’s efforts to address the opioid crisis provides a focused look at state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical Association and Manatt Health.

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Spotlight on Colorado: Leading Edge Practices and Next Steps in Reversing the Opioid Epidemic – Report Summary

Source: American Medical Association et al.

This two page summary of the 2019 report highlights Colorado’s efforts to address the opioid crisis by providing a focused look at state efforts in 3 areas: substance use disorder treatment, pain management, and harm reduction. Part of a series looking at efforts in 4 states prepared by the American Medical Association and Manatt Health.

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