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Ep. 201 - Getting Treatment Guidelines in Sync with Insurance Coverage
Ep. 201 - Getting Treatment Guidelines in Sync with Insurance Coverage
Ep. 201 - Getting Treatment Guidelines in Sync with Insurance Coverage
Friday 24th August 2018
Learn how aligning pain treatment guidelines with insurance coverage can combat the opioid crisis on this Cover 2 Resources episode.
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Get the buttons here!Aligning Pain Treatment with Insurance: A Path to Combat the Opioid Crisis
When you take a safer, more conservative, non-drug approach first for pain and then take a stepwise approach beyond that if needed... the costs you can save are really quite significant.
Imagine finding out that your insurance favors opioid prescriptions over safer, alternative treatments. In this thought-provoking episode of the Cover 2 Resources podcast, host Greg McNeil chats with Dr. Aaron McMichael and Dr. Vern Saboe about a crucial issue in the fight against the opioid epidemic. They dive into the alarming results of a survey conducted among chiropractic physicians in Ohio, revealing that both public and private insurers often prefer opioids over non-drug pain relief methods like chiropractic care. Dr.
McMichael shares eye-opening statistics from the Ohio survey, highlighting the significant gap between treatment guidelines and insurance coverage. This misalignment not only exacerbates the opioid crisis but also limits access to safer, more conservative pain relief options. Dr. Saboe brings in his experience from Oregon, where successful lobbying efforts have led to revised guidelines and extended coverage for non-pharmacological treatments. The conversation doesn't stop at identifying the problem. Greg, Dr. McMichael, and Dr.
Saboe discuss actionable strategies to advocate for changes in insurance policies, aiming to make non-drug treatments more accessible and widely accepted. They emphasize the importance of getting insurers on board with alternative pain management methods to reduce dependency on opioids and save lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by the opioid crisis or interested in healthcare policy.
It sheds light on the critical need for insurance companies to support safer pain relief options and offers practical steps for driving change.