Opioids
Opioids
At the forefront of ending the opioid crisis
The Medical Society of Virginia and our members are at the forefront of ending the opioid crisis and helping those with addiction access the care they need.
Recognizing that physicians must play an integral role in solving the addiction crisis, MSV has worked tirelessly with many stakeholders across the Commonwealth to advocate for change.
Successes Include:
- Improving Medicaid coverage for addiction treatment
- Education for all health care providers on pain management and addiction
- Review and investigate unusual opioid prescriptions
- Creating prescribing regulations for pain management and addiction treatment
- Increasing the availability of naloxone, which can prevent overdose
- A harm reduction program that includes connecting people to treatment options
- Removing Medicare payment for pain satisfaction scores
Resources
Education
Free Opioid CE Courses
The ASAM National Practice Guideline on Medications to Treat Opioid Use Webinar – Free
1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Safe and Effective Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
Maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
SAFE Opioid Prescribing
3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
A Primer on the Opioid Morbidity and Mortality Crisis: What Every Prescriber Should Know
.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
Prescriber Resources
Template: Patient Treatment Agreement For Use of Controlled Substances in Treating Chronic Pain PDF | Microsoft Word
CDC: Mobile Prescribing App | MME Calculation | Tapering Opioids for Chronic Pain | Non-Opioid Treatments for Chronic Pain
Addiction Treatment
Online Resources
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