Injured Workers Pharmacy: News

State of the States, August 22-26

Written by Danielle Jaffee | Aug 29, 2016 12:52:30 PM

What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, State of the States, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers' compensation and pharmacy arena.

This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:

  • Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's letter to prescribers on opioids
  • Pennsylvania's updated prescription drug monitoring system (PDMP)
  • New challenges to the Oklahoma workers' compensation system

You'll also find information on pending legislation and recent decisions in Massachusetts and California.

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