Updated opioid prescribing guidelines from the CDC
The CDC has updated its opioid prescribing recommendations to emphasize individualized patient-focused care and increased flexibility.
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The CDC has updated its opioid prescribing recommendations to emphasize individualized patient-focused care and increased flexibility.
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Attorney Brett Rowe provides an update on the implications of the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program for physician practices. CME
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TMB rules for PMP checks, acute pain, and opioid CME requirements
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This presentation describes regulations around the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program and rules for physicians to comply with pain management legislation passed in 2019.
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Case Closed: MANAGING OPIOIDS
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WATCH NOWThe TMB is trying to clear up confusion about the new 10-day opioid prescribing limit for acute pain.
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New legislation places a 10-day limit on opioid prescriptions for acute pain.
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Five risk management takeaways
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How HIPAA allows information sharing to respond to the opioid crisis
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TMB issued guidance stating that checking the PMP is NOT required for inpatient care.
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Texas physicians will soon be required to check the Texas Prescription Monitoring database before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol.
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In this edition of Case Closed, a video series that explores real TMLT medical malpractice cases, errors made by both a physician and pharmacy led to a patient receiving an improper prescription.
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Medical liability case studies discussing risk management best practices related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances.
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