2015 AACC

Risk Stratification for Patients Prescribed Controlled Substances: How Can We Effectively Manage These Patients Without Breaking the Bank?-33123 (Room Georgia World Congress Center - B216 & B217)

After attending this session, participants will be able to 1) articulate the importance of risk assessment in pain management; 2) discuss the limitations and benefits of immunoassay and mass spectrometry testing; 3) explain how current payment models create an environment for abuse, increased diversion and low quality results; and 4) suggest new models for testing and payment.