Opioid Crisis

AMA Calls Pain Task Force Recommendations A Road Map for Future Policy

May 17, 2019 at 12:01 am by Staff

Statement from the American Medical Association: May 9, 2019 ... The AMA strongly backs the comprehensive, common-sense proposals the Interagency Pain Task Force discussed tod.... Read More

New Legislation Addressing the Opioid Crisis

May 09, 2018 at 05:33 pm by Staff

As the 110th General Assembly of the Tennessee State Legislature drew to a close at the end of April, new legislation (SB 2257 / HB 1831) was approved to address a significant.... Read More

Addressing Opioid Addiction in America

Sep 11, 2017 at 02:16 pm by Staff

In late 2014, the American Medical Association convened a task force to better evaluate prescription opioid use and abuse. "The purpose of the task force was to amplify the ef.... Read More