This 2017 publication from Smart Care California includes a checklist on specific steps health plans and purchasers can take to address 4 policy areas related to the opioid crisis: decreasing the number of patients starting on opioid therapy, improving pain management options, increasing access to addiction treatment
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AMA Opioid Task Force Helping Guide: Physicians’ Progress to End the Nation’s Opioid Epidemic
Source: American Medical Association
In 2014, the American Medical Association’s Opioid Task Force identified 6 actions physicians could take to help end the nation’s opioid epidemic. This 2018 progress report describes the 6 recommendations for physician action: register and use the prescription drug monitoring program [PDMP], insure updated
Spotlight on North Carolina: Best Practices and Next Steps in the Opioid Epidemic
Source: American Medical Association et al.
This 2019 report provides an analysis of the state of North Carolina”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
Spotlight on Mississippi: Best Practices and Next Steps in the Opioid Epidemic
Source: American Medical Association et al.
This 2019 report provides an analysis of the state of Mississippi”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
Spotlight on Colorado: Best Practices and Next Steps in the Opioid Epidemic
Source: American Medical Association et al.
This 2019 report provides an analysis of the state of 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
Spotlight on Pennsylvania: Leading-Edge Practices and Next Steps in Ending the Opioid Epidemic
Source: American Medical Association et al.
This 2018 report provides an analysis of the state of Pennsylvania’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
Six Building Blocks: A Team-Based Approach to Improving Opioid Management in Primary Care
Source: State of Washington
This website presents the Six Building Blocks program for primary care teams who want to improve their practice’s management of patients on long term opioid therapy for chronic pain. It defines the Six Building Blocks and provides tools and resources for improving patient care as well as implementation guidance for the program.
Rx Pain Medications: Prescription Pain Medication Agreement
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
One strategy for improving safe opioid prescribing is to have the patient and the health care provider enter into a prescription pain medication agreement. This sample agreement from SAMHSA can be used as is or adapted as needed.
Rx Pain Medications: What to Do if Your Medication Isn’t Working
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This one page document gives patients information about what to do if their pain medication is not working.
Rx Pain Medications: Talking to Your Patients About Opioids
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This one page document for health care providers provides guidance about how to talk to patients about pain management and opioids.