Here are five thoughts:
1. Per the recommendations, the CDC states opioids are not the preferred treatment for chronic pain patients.
2. The CDC is working to finalize the guidelines which advise physicians to prescribe the “lowest possible effective dosage.”
3. Many of our nation’s leaders including Sen. Bill Nelson and Attorney General Pam Bondi applauded the CDC’s recommendations as a way to combat abuse and addiction.
4. However, the American Medical Association is concerned the recommendations could result in payers denying coverage for higher dosage medications.
5. The National Institutes of Health and American Cancer Society are opposed to the recommendations.
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