The measure comes in light of recent prosecutions and investigations into alleged pill mills that illicitly distribute controlled substances. Last month, a string of pain clinics in Florida and Texas were forced to close operations by law enforcement officials due to state law violations.
Read the news report about the two-year moratorium on pain centers in Riviera Beach.
Read other coverage about pain management:
– Study Shows Positive Gains, Perceptions of E-Prescribing
– Opioid Contracts Face Support and Criticism
– 6 Questions on Whether ACOs Will Assist Pain Management
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