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New CDC Opioid Guidelines: Too Little, Too Late for Chronic Pain Patients?

Kaiser Health News

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain. “They say things like ‘We don’t treat drug addicts.’” But she said nothing worked as well as methadone, an opioid she has taken since 2013.

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New CDC Opioid Guidelines: Too Little, Too Late for Chronic Pain Patients?

Kaiser Health News

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain. “They say things like ‘We don’t treat drug addicts.’” But she said nothing worked as well as methadone, an opioid she has taken since 2013.

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Health Provider News – July 22, 2022

Hall Render

Doctors: Kentucky hospitals have enough room amidst summertime COVID-19 surge. New York confirms 1st national polio case since 2013. Rising prescription drug prices contributed to 49% jump in Oregon healthcare costs over 6-year period: report. Number of Kansas counties at high COVID community level nearly triples.