By John P. Kamin, ReporterRegulators seeking to stem the increase in opioid-related abuse should consider mandating use of prescription drug-monitoring programs, modifying treatment guidelines, increasing physicians' continuing education requirements and adopting expedited dispute-resolution procedures, according to a draft policy guide from the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions.The association's medical committee is in the process of fine-tuning the draft to help regulators stop the inappropriate use of opioids in the workers' compensation sys...
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