The federal Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) to address the opioid crisis was passed and signed in 2016 with bipartisan support. The passage of CARA included federal grants to help boost state databases that flag patients who may be overusing prescription drugs.
Healthcare Risk Management (HRM) week starts June 18, 2018. In preparation for the week, it is important to understand the role risk management plays in creating a safe and protected physician-patient relationship.