Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL)’s recent advancement of best practices to curb opioid abuse, misuse, and diversion that when finalized will give states a broad framework for enactment of their own reforms.
The draft guidelines address prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), physician prescribing practices, education and outreach, and treatment and recovery will be voted on at the November annual meeting, and in the meantime, the Workers’ Comp Committee will give interested parties a chance to submit any comments or suggestions.
Find out more (including a link to the working drafts!) by clicking here!