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Ep. 188 - Policy Expert Highlights the Best New Laws to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Ep. 188 - Policy Expert Highlights the Best New Laws to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Ep. 188 - Policy Expert Highlights the Best New Laws to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Friday 22nd June 2018
Policy expert Brian Allen discusses innovative state laws fighting the opioid epidemic, including doctor report cards and insurance mandates for alternative treatments.
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Get the buttons here!New State Laws: Brian Allen on Fighting the Opioid Crisis
The thing that's helpful about [taking opioids] for a short term and taking the lowest effective dose possible... is that it doesn't create that sense of dependence, and so there's no real need for them to go to the street and get something that they don't really have a desire to have.
Ever wondered how state laws are evolving to tackle the opioid crisis? In this episode of Cover2 Resources, Greg McNeil chats with Brian Allen, the Vice President of Government Affairs for Mitchell International. Allen, a seasoned policy expert, dives into some groundbreaking state laws designed to curb opioid misuse. From opioid prescribing report cards for doctors to insurance mandates for alternative pain treatments like acupuncture and chiropractic care, these laws are making waves.
Allen also touches on the delicate balance between regulation and giving doctors the freedom to make the best decisions for their patients. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the legislative strides being made to combat opioid addiction. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that sheds light on the innovative ways states are stepping up in this ongoing battle.