Alabama’s critical decision. Will we make safe pain treatment accessible?: op-ed

Will Alabama make safe pain treatment accessible?

Last year, I published a piece calling for federal action on the Alternatives to PAIN Act and applauding Senator Katie Britt’s leadership in cosponsoring this crucial legislation. While federal efforts remain vital for expanding coverage of non-opioids for all Seniors on Medicare, Alabama has an immediate opportunity to ensure access to non-opioid pain treatment options for members of our community now. Within the next few weeks, the state Medic…

Alabama’s critical decision. Will we make safe pain treatment accessible?: op-ed

This is a guest opinion columnLast year, I published a piece calling for federal action on the Alternatives to PAIN Act and applauding Senator Katie Britt’s leadership in cosponsoring this crucial legislation. While federal efforts remain vital for expanding coverage of non-opioids for all Seniors on Medicare, Alabama has an immediate opportunity to ensure access to non-opioid pain treatment options for members of our community now. Within the n…