decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2017 Issue 9 (September)
On opioids, go beyond the law to make prescribing less dangerous
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Article Overview
This practice-management article examines how clinics and hospitals can respond to opioid prescribing pressures by creating internal policies, patient communication approaches, and alternative pain-management strategies. It is aimed at providers and administrators who need to understand the broader policy landscape, including state restrictions, payer responses, and practice-level safeguards related to opioid prescribing. The article also touches on general pain-management workflow considerations and technology-enabled support options.
Why This Topic Matters
Opioid prescribing rules can vary by state and payer, and practices need clear internal policies to reduce inconsistency, support clinicians, and improve patient safety. Understanding the article helps organizations compare their own approach to current expectations around prescribing oversight and pain-management planning.
Article Sections
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Practice management context
Introduces the broader opioid-prescribing environment and why practices are reexamining internal policies. It frames the topic around provider support, patient safety, and changing external pressures.
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Beyond the law
Describes state-level and practice-level considerations that affect prescribing workflows. It discusses how policies, monitoring, and provider discretion may differ across settings.
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Make it a policy
Covers the role of formal practice policies and related safeguards in opioid prescribing. It also addresses alternative management approaches and when practices may route care differently.
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4 tips for opioid policy
Summarizes several broad policy themes for practices considering opioid-prescribing guidance. The section focuses on communication, patient education, and technology-enabled support at a high level.
What You Will Learn
- Why practices may establish internal opioid-prescribing policies
- How state and payer environments can influence prescribing workflows
- What general categories of safeguards may be used in a practice policy
- How patient communication can be incorporated into opioid-related policy
- What kinds of non-opioid and technology-based support approaches may be discussed in policy planning
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Practice administrators
- Hospital compliance staff
- Pain management clinicians
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