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Care quality affected by drug, equipment shortages, survey says

(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Ongoing drug shortages throughout the last year in many cases have forced

Eileen Cook October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Drug Shortages, Medical Devices shortages, Pain management, Patient Care, Quality of Care, Single-use Supplies shortages

Artificial Intelligence Emerging Health Issues Part D/Prescription Drugs

Artificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication

(By Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead for KFF Health News) Elizabeth Amirault had never heard of a Narx Score. But

Eileen Cook August 31, 2023 Artificial Intelligence, Narcotics, Pain management

Health Care - General Part D/Prescription Drugs Substance Abuse

Opioids are overrated for some common back pain, a study suggests

By Will Stone for NPR on June 28, 2023 Back and neck pain afflicts millions of American adults , driving

Arlene Sharp June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 Opiods, Pain management

CDC Part D/Prescription Drugs

New CDC opioid guidelines emphasize flexibility in treating pain

(By Andrew Joseph for ST A T) Federal health officials on Thursday updated their recommendations for using opioids to treat

Eileen Cook November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 CDC, Opioid Guidelines, Pain management