Opioid dependence and abuse are prevalent and continue to be a concern in our society and the workers’ compensation population. Medication-assisted treatment using methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone along with counseling and other support is one of the options for managing opioid use disorder. Analyzing the trends within our data related to these types of medications can provide valuable additional insight into the prevalence of evidence-based and guideline-supported approaches related to overall opioid strategy. Watch the video blog to learn more.
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Four States Looking at Drug Formularies
Montana, Kentucky, New York and Nebraska are working on their new drug formulary rules.
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Several Marijuana Bills Under Consideration
Nineteen states are looking at bills related to medical marijuana, while eleven are considering recreational marijuana laws.
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State Legislatures Looking at Opioid Bills
States continue to propose opioid prescribing limits and are looking at more ways to control the prescribing and use of opioids through physician education, patient education, safer packaging and unused medication return options.
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Three States Look at Legislation for Auto Personal Injury Protection
Florida, Hawaii and New Jersey look at new bills related to auto personal injury protection.
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States Considering Legislation Related to Drug Pricing and Managed Care
Several states are looking at or ammending their fee schedules and some states are looking at managed care-related bills.
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Several States Examine Workers' Compensation Reform
Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma and Utah look at reform laws.