The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Governor Jared Polis recently allocated $1.8 million for the Naloxone Bulk Purchase Fund to expand naloxone access. Naloxone is a life-saving treatment used to reverse an opioid overdose as it is happening. It helps keep someone experiencing an overdose stable while emergency professionals provide further … Read more
The Michigan Opioids Task Force announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) in January for a consultant to develop and lead a new Racial Equity Workgroup within the task force. The consultant will mainly work to incorporate community voices into the decision making process of the task force and to provide on the ground accounts of … Read more
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order No. 324 on Oct. 1 to establish the Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioid Remediation. Gov. Dunleavy said in a statement: “Across our state, there are individuals, families and communities who struggle with the dangerous effects of opioid misuse. The Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioid Remediation will … Read more
A report from the University of Michigan (U of M) found that patients on opioid treatments are not receiving adequate care due to significant administrative and litigatory barriers to primary care clinicians and specialty pain clinics. In response to these findings, researchers gathered a multidisciplinary expert panel to discuss ways to address these barriers. The … Read more
A recently released report by the University of Michigan (U of M) found patients on opioid medication across the U.S. are likely not receiving adequate care due to significant barriers to primary care and specialty pain care. The report said legislation is preventing current opioid users from finding care due to an unwillingness of physicians … Read more