Amerigroup Partners with axialHealthcare to Fight Opioid Abuse in Tennessee and Improve Pain Care for Members
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"Opioid use has become an issue of national concern, and Amerigroup has made a commitment to being part of the solution by working with partners to better manage prescribing as well as facilitate early identification and treatment of addiction," said
The Centers for disease Control and Prevention report that between 2000 and 2015 more than half a million people across the
"While opioids can be effective in treating acute pain, there is mounting evidence that opioids are less than effective in treating chronic pain-and can actually do more harm than good," said Dr.
The axialHealthcare program will provide more complete patient information to providers at the point of prescribing. Physicians with six or more Amerigroup members who use prescription opioids will receive monthly reports that identify patients at risk for poor outcomes, compare their prescribing patterns to peers within their specialties, and offer decision support guidance. Evidence-based best practices will help providers determine the safest and most effective pain management solutions for their patients. Amerigroup members receiving pain management therapy will also benefit from tools that engage them in their care and tailor treatment to meet their individual needs.
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