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

Kaiser Health News

“We had a massive opioid problem that needed to be rectified,” said Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors , a consulting firm that analyzes prescription drug pricing. “But the federal crackdowns and guidelines have created collateral damage: patients left high and dry.”

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

Kaiser Health News

“We had a massive opioid problem that needed to be rectified,” said Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors , a consulting firm that analyzes prescription drug pricing. “But the federal crackdowns and guidelines have created collateral damage: patients left high and dry.”

Doctors 52
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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

Hall Render

License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. Meet new FDA chief Dr. Robert Califf: 5 things to know. Only 14% of Hospitals Met Price Transparency Rule Compliance. Bill on prescription drug pricing inspires support from Maine residents, opposition from pharmaceutical industry.