·         The Federal Government has developed a comprehensive plan to address the problem of prescription drug abuse. This plan can be accessed through the following link, Prescription Drug Abuse Reduction Plan.

·         AHME, along with five other continuing healthcare leadership organizations, has expressed support for an element of this plan, namely Opioid REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Education. A press release outlining the support for this plan can be accessed through the following link, Opioid REMS Education Joint Press Release.