Opioids

Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups

Nonwhite patients who overuse opioids are given nonpharmacologic alternatives less often

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Findings offer a blueprint for other hospitals to reduce post-surgical opioid use

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

New tech can have unforeseen consequences if it improperly flags patients or doctors

Increase seen particularly in western states and in younger adults

Money includes grants for increasing access to naloxone

One-size-fits-all treatment approaches sometimes fail

Access for pregnant women is a "public health and policy imperative," study author says

Routine drug screening proposed for cardiac ICUs

Pre-pandemic study finds that RNs and others faced elevated risks

Opioid use disorder medication remains underused, and cost appears to contribute, studies show

Coordinated funding is needed to improve treatment and address social determinants of health