The History of Opioid Prescribing Legislation

CME available. In this podcast, Dr. Nathan Schlicher sits down with WSMA Policy Director Jeb Shepard to discuss the history of opioid prescribing in the state, the origins of Better Prescribing, Better Treatment, and its overall impact on prescribing.

Learning objectives:

• Summarize the history and background of opioid prescribing legislation over the years.
• List the stakeholders involved in addressing the opioid use public health crisis in Washington state.
• Understand the effects of HB 1427 and SB 5380 on opioid prescribing in Washington state and have strategies to comply with them.
• Get engaged in Olympia and testify on rules and regulation of important medical issues.

Episode 2 of the WSMA Better Prescribing, Better Treatment safe prescribing podcast. For a video version, visit the WSMA website.

Release date: June 8, 2023

Expiration date: June 7, 2026

Resources:

History of Opioid Prescribing Legislation slides

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