2017 Eureka! Innovation award winner: HealthPartners/Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Center
Industry category: Health Care Services
Organization size: Large — revenue greater than $200
Eureka! idea: A nonopioid pain program that reduces costs and improves outcomes
What the judges said:"It's all about pain intervention, reducing costs and serving patients better."
Cancer-related pain is a common source of difficulty when i t comes to quality of life for these patients. While opioids like Percocet and Vicodin are often used to manage pain, they carry an addiction risk, and can even affect…
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