This is a problem that is very dear to all of us, and I mean literally all of us.
Thank you very much. You have given us great insight and very valuable perspectives.
Is it explicit? I mean, is it a call from a case manager that says, 'I think you have a problem'?
Historically, the practice of providers has been to prescribe opioids to patients for years.
But there are some subtleties there that I need to learn more about.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing. I also want to congratulate you on your Chairmanship.
We do encourage folks to stay in treatment at least a year...
Well, your insights have been really helpful today.
We are going to be well-served if we allow our witnesses to give us input.
Chairman Roskam Announces Hearing on The Opioid Crisis: Removing Barriers to Prevent and Treat Opioid Abuse and Dependence in Medicare.
We recognize that one size doesn't fit all, that that is why we need as much flexibility as possible.