Highmark makes moves to reduce opioid abuse
Highmark Inc. will limit its commercial members to an initial seven-day supply of opioid-based medication when first prescribed.
The company also plans to expand a program that uses data analysis to help providers cut down on the potential for opioid abuse among patients.
The moves were announced Thursday at a news conference held by top executives at the Pittsburgh-based insurer.
The restrictions on initial opioid prescr iptions announced Thursday took effect Feb. 1 for its commercial members.…
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