MedWatch - The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting ProgramFDA identifies harm reported from sudden discontinuation of opioid pain medicines and requires label changes TOPIC: Opioid Pain Medicines: Drug Safety Communication - Harm to Patient Reported From Sudden Discontinuation of Opioid Pain Medicine Read FDA RecommendationsOpioid Alert On December 27, 2017, the Lieutenant Governor signed into law several new requirements aimed at combating the opioid epidemic. The MOA is part of a coalition that is working with the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to provide input from healthcare professionals in regards to the laws, regulations and systems used by prescribers. Opioid Alert page (MOA login page)Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS) - User Support Manual5 Strategic Pillars to Combat opioid abuse The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) has developed a strategy for combating the opioid crisis facing Michigan. The MOA's "5 Strategic Pillars" were developed based on recommendations from the MOA Presidential Task Force on Safe Opioid Use, the Michigan Governor's Task Force and The Office of the White House. On this page, you will find news and info about efforts from the MOA and around Michigan to lessen the burden of the opioid epidemic, a full cadre of resources and useful links for both providers and patients and a section on the MOA Presidential Task Force on Safe Opioid Use. Goal - reduce opioid-related deaths and morbidity, while we treat patients with pain and/or addiction with compassion and expertise.
MOA hosts joint press conference on opioidsThe Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP) hosted a press conference addressing issues and resources related to the opioid crisis in Michigan. Joining the MOA and MAHP were a number of other organizations concerned with the resources designed to combat the opioid crisis, with a focus on pregnant women and infants diagnosed with Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). New borns with NAS suffer from increased irritability, hypertonia, tremors, feeding intolerance, seizures and respiratory distress. Link: Opioid Press Release from the Press Conference June 22, 2017 CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic PainThe Center for Disease Control has released guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain. The guidelines carve out an exception for patients receiving cancer treatment or end-of-life care. When doctors determine that such drugs are necessary in other situations, the CDC advises doctors prescribe the lowest possible dose for the shortest amount of time. Click HERE for guidelines. ResourcesThere are many online resources available to learn more about the opioids issue in Michigan. The MOA has compiled some web links for you. Safe Drug Disposal Information for Michigan Providers' Clinical Support System For Opioid Therapies Balancing Pain Management and Prescription Opioid Abuse Opioid painkiller prescribing varies widely among states Prescription Painkiller Overdoses Prescription Painkiller Overdoses in the US Gov. Rick Snyder forms task force to address prescription drug and opioid problems in Michigan MAPS Report 2014- Michigan.gov (PDF) America's Addiction to Opioids: Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription Opioid and Heroin Abuse Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome — 28 States
The MOA Task Force continues to work on educating members, legislators, law enforcement and the public on the prevention and treatment of opioid addiction. This page offers resources and events to aid in that education. Thank you to all the attendees of the MOA Luncheon & Town Hall Meeting, Saturday, May 14. The event offered a distinguished panel of experts from the medical, legislative and law enforcement sectors for a town hall-style discussion. The event was moderated by Tim Skubick, Senior Capitol Correspondent and host of WKAR's "Off the Record," as an overflow crowd asked questions and heard from the various points of view. The event began with a message from Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Chair of the Governor's Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Task Force. View the YouTube video of the Lt. Gov. Brian Calley's message to the MOA Town Hall: Click HERE Handouts from the Town Hall |