Senate HELP Committee Issues Testimony From Oregon Gov. Brown
"Chairman Alexander, Ranking Member Murray and members of the committee; thank you for the opportunity to speak before the
"Like many states across the nation,
"These numbers are bad enough, but their ripple effects are horrific. In
"It is important to recognize that large scale changes require first steps. Last year, I signed legislation that helps put life-saving overdose drugs into the hands of first responders. However, recognizing more needed to be done, I convened an
"House Bill 4143 provides a three-pronged approach to tackling the opioid epidemic in the following ways: 1) Establishing a pilot program aimed at bridging the gap between an overdose episode and efficacious, evidence-based treatment; 2) Requiring that all licensed prescribers in the
"In order to properly address this ongoing epidemic, we must employ data metrics to make certain we see the right results. Working with the
"Two weeks ago, I co-led a session at the
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"We have also looked for ways to improve our healthcare system through increased efficiency. PDMPs represent an important tool for developing best prescribing practices and maximizing ease of use as the best way to ensure buy in from professionals. That's why
"Right now, the federal government has recognized the opioid epidemic but is overly focused on punishment. That leaves us, the states, to right the wrongs of a war on drugs that has done nothing to address the issues that drive this health crisis, while our prisons and our foster care systems are filled to capacity with its victims. I know that you have held several sessions on the opioid crisis to date, and I applaud this committee for taking such a close, thoughtful look at the issue. There are a wealth of ideas that this committee has the power to turn into reality. As part of this conversation, I ask that the federal government stop the punitive approach to addiction and begin treating substance abuse disorder as the disease it is.
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"Thank you again for the opportunity to provide testimony on this important issue."
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