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Ep. 276 - Strike Force Stops Flow of Illicit Opioids
Ep. 276 - Strike Force Stops Flow of Illicit Opioids
Ep. 276 - Strike Force Stops Flow of Illicit Opioids
Tuesday 1st December 2020
Discover how the ARPO Strike Force uses data analytics and law enforcement to combat opioid misuse in this Cover 2 Resources episode.
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Get the buttons here!ARPO Strike Force: Revolutionizing the Fight Against Opioid Misuse
We wanted to be flexible to each district and each U.S attorney was, at the end of the day, receptive to help their communities get these worst actors out.
Imagine a world where advanced data analytics and law enforcement join forces to combat the opioid crisis effectively. That's exactly what the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid (ARPO) Strike Force is doing. This episode of Cover 2 Resources features Joe Beemsterboer, Sr. Deputy Chief of the Fraud Section at the Department of Justice, who sheds light on this innovative initiative. Formed in October 2018, the ARPO Strike Force is a collaboration of federal agents, prosecutors, and specialists from various government departments.
They use cutting-edge data analytics to identify dangerous prescription patterns and swiftly remove bad actors from the Appalachian region. Early results are impressive: in just a few months, they charged 60 individuals responsible for writing 350,000 prescriptions and supplying 32 million pills to 24,000 patients. This streamlined approach condenses years of traditional work into mere months.
The episode explores how this data-driven model not only targets illegal prescribing by corrupt medical professionals but also addresses challenges like illegal opioid distribution and drug-seeking behaviors. While emphasizing the importance of ethical healthcare providers in pain management, the ARPO Strike Force aims to improve Medicare's cost curve and make a significant impact on the opioid epidemic.
If you're interested in how data and law enforcement can work together to tackle one of today's most pressing public health issues, this episode is a must-listen.