Faculty Perspectives in Chronic Pain, Part 5 A of 5 - Payer Perspective
As I have discussed in previous perspectives, the human and economic toll of opioid abuse and misuse is unacceptably high. A multifaceted approach to this serious public health problem is essential and should involve all stakeholders. One emerging area of focus for the effective management of chronic pain is the [ Read More ]
Faculty Perspectives in Chronic Pain, Part 4 of 5 - Uncategorized
The human toll from opioid-related abuse and misuse in the United States is a serious public health problem that must be addressed on all fronts. According to the American Society for Addiction Medicine, 46 Americans die each day from prescription opioid overdoses, which translates to 2 deaths per hour and [ Read More ]
Faculty Perspectives in Chronic Pain, Part 3 of 5 - Uncategorized
Opioid abuse and diversion are important issues for all payers, as they must balance access to opioids for those who truly need treatment with the potential that these drugs may not be used as intended. This issue is supported by the fact that in 2010, there were 16,651 opioid-related deaths [ Read More ]
Faculty Perspectives in Chronic Pain, Part 2 of 5 - Uncategorized
Chronic pain is an issue of major importance for US payers. Although the management of chronic pain is complex and requires multiple medical interventions and therapies, one of the mainstays of treatment is the appropriate use of opioid therapy.1 In this regard, payers are tasked to maintain a balance that [ Read More ]
Faculty Perspectives in Chronic Pain, Part 1 of 5 - Uncategorized
Managed care organizations (MCOs) must play a pivotal role in the management of patients with chronic pain. Payers already recognize that pain is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions and that it is generally associated with significant comorbidities. As noted in the main article in this publication, there may [ Read More ]
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