Trying to get a handle on the evolving opioid epidemic has stakeholders at multiple levels in government looking for new approaches. To call it an epidemic and declared a crisis by the federal government is a reflection of data from HHS that opioid-related deaths have increased more than five times in the past two decades.

In March, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) held its annual meeting, which CAP was privileged to attend. The theme of the meeting was “Transformation through Collaboration.”

You’re burnt out and work hard day-in and day-out. Getting caught up in the daily tedium of a schedule can really affect work performance. But beware — it can also cause a rise in adverse events and increase risk.

There will always be noncompliant patients. Physicians treating those patients need to foster a heightened sense of danger.

As a never-ending advocate for our independent physician members, CAP is always looking for ways to help you remain safe and successful. One of those ways is our CAPAdvantage program.