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The tool uses information about pain level, condition and current medication regimen to find an effective dose of opioids.
By adding clinical decision support and the ability to see patient activity outside the four walls of the hospital, CalvertHealth in Maryland saw, among other things, a 94% reduction in Dilaudid use.
Flare Capital Partners reviews the current landscape of substance use disorder treatment and highlights some early-stage tech companies tackling the ongoing opioid epidemic.
The Philadelphia-based startup was designed to help patients with organizing their prescription medications and via online support.
Customers will have a text chat-based consultation with a doctor through the platform, who will instruct them about when and how to use the medication.
The report suggests technology could help address variability in care and boost addiction treatment enrollment.
The bill will also modify the provision regarding electronic prescription and post-surgical managment.