The CME Coalition applauds U.S. Representatives Phil Roe (R-TN), Raul Ruiz (D-CA), Andy Harris (R-MD), and Ami Bera (D-CA) for their introduction of a congressional resolution expressing support for the need to expand training for physicians on opioid prescribing. These four key Members of Congress — all physicians in their own right — have recognized the role of CME in the professional development of America’s physician workforce.
As detailed in a letter from the CME Coalition, "Over the last 20 years, some clinicians have prescribed opioids without adequate training surrounding their abuse potential, leading to improper prescribing practices that have contributed to the national scourge of opioid addiction. Meanwhile, as opioid abuse has become a national crisis, many providers have become reluctant to prescribe opioid pain relievers, leading some chronic pain patients — which encompasses nearly one third of the U.S. population — to go without any appropriate treatment. CME has proven to be a critical resource in educating physicians on the potential for abuse and addiction in prescribing opioid medications, and has been found to reliably change health professionals’ knowledge and competence, as evidenced in their performance and patient health outcomes."
The CME Coalition applauds these Members of Congress for supporting greater provider education on responsible opioid use, and looks forward to continuing to engage with lawmakers on the role of CME in improving outcomes across the health care system.
The CME Coalition applauds these Members of Congress for supporting greater provider education on responsible opioid use, and looks forward to continuing to engage with lawmakers on the role of CME in improving outcomes across the health care system.
