I think the best recent example is the sage grouse where we were looking at having another major Endangered Species Act listing.
Americans today are paying for a distorted set of priorities.
the message on opioids was clear: this epidemic is carving a path of destruction through communities all across the country.
when you do the lock-in, when you actually restrict access to opioids, it is absolutely critical, it is crucial that you step up treatment
I think all three of the suggestions that you have given are certainly worth exploring, and we look forward to working with you.
the two areas must go in tandem to be successful
In my home State, citizens are not going to accept being fourth worst.
I share your view that this opioid issue is another one where this committee can come together and work in a bipartisan way.
Not too much, but we also want to make sure patients who are appropriate get treated, and that is why guidelines are necessary to help get t...
I know from talking with many of my colleagues that every state is dealing with this crisis as well.
I think it would be helpful for us, as we wrap up, for you to give us your sense of why these sort of prescribing guidelines are so importan...