New Part D Opioid Overutilization Policies Call — February 14

New Part D Opioid Overutilization Policies Call — February 14

Thursday, February 14 from 1:30 to 3 pm ET

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CMS implemented new opioid policies for Medicare drug plans effective January 1. The new policies include:

• Improved safety alerts when patients fill opioid prescriptions at the pharmacy
• Drug management programs for patients at-risk for misuse or abuse of opioids or other drugs 

During this call, CMS experts discuss the new policies and answer questions.   Note: This content was previously presented during a Regional Office event on December 27.

Prior to the call, participants should review the following materials:

• Training materials, including slide decks and tip sheets for prescribers, pharmacists, and patients
• A Prescriber’s Guide to the New Medicare Part D Opioid Overutilization Policies for 2019MLN Matters Article
• Reducing Opioid Misuse webpage for more information on the CMS strategy

Target Audience: Physicians; physician assistants; nurses; nurse practitioners; dentists and other prescribers; case managers; and other interested stakeholders.