Fair Health, a nonprofit that provides research to the health industry and consumers, had released research that shows that medical responses to patients in need of opioid-related treatment services can vary greatly. An analysis of addiction services provided in five states showed a 3,000 percent increase in the volume of insurance claims related to opioid
A fake sober home owner in Florida was just sentenced to 27 years in prison, but the practice of defrauding insurance companies and exploiting addicts is a nationwide problem. Around the country, fake recovery housing has been popping up to take advantage of this vulnerable population, all so that they can bill the insurance companies.
In the addiction industry, it’s often difficult to help patients who have become addicted due to injury or illness. Many people who use opiate drugs for the first time do so at the behest of a doctor, to temporarily help them with acute pain from an accident, surgery, or chronic illness. Pain management, after all,
There is a lot of uncertainty about budgets and resources when it comes to fighting opioid addiction across the US. Most of the addicts that need to enter long-term treatment often come with scant resources. Some have no health insurance at all, while others are on Medicaid, but even those with insurance may be facing
Chris Christie has been chosen by President Trump to lead a new drug commission meant to combat drug addiction, according to a briefing released by the White House this Wednesday morning. The two leaders led what they called a “listening session” today which was attended by other government figures, including Secretary of Education Betsy Davos
Florida is not new to scams when it comes to people trying to make a few quick bucks in the treatment industry. However, a doctor's criminal background is helping to show just how lax treatment regulations can be. Last November, at least six people involved in sober home management were arrested on charges stemming from
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, says his 426-page report is a “call to action” in the midst of a crisis. Titled “Facing Addiction in America,” the report, released earlier today, was modeled after the breakthrough 1964 surgeon general’s report linking cigarettes to cancer. While on the campaign trail, addiction and recovery were hot topics, especially
With the opiate epidemic running rampant all over America, children are often bear the burden of their parent's addiction. Yet there are rarely talks in the media about addiction and children other than horror stories. Children of addicts are more likely to be abused or neglected than other children. They're also the ones often most
A deadly new synthetic opioid drug, “Pink” (also known as U-47700) has already killed 80 people nationwide. The untested opioid is available in powder, pill or liquid form, and is easy to find and buy. Law enforcement says the new drug is nearly eight times more powerful than heroin, and they expect it to kill
Cigna Corp, a major health insurer across the nation with millions customers, took steps this week to make it easier for their clients to get help with opiate addictions. The health insurer announced Friday that it was discontinuing its policy of requiring doctors to seek authorization before commencing treatment for opioid addicts, helping clear an
