Information to Share
MEMES & VIDEO LIBRARY
You can share these MEME'S, VIDEOS & LINKS on all Media, Policy Makers & Government Agencies Websites, Facebook & Twitter pages, or when commenting on articles & posts about opioids in order to easily educate and “debunk” the skewed statistics and false narrative being propagated.
Post these Videos on ALL policy makers and media sources Facebook & Twitter pages as well as other PAIN GROUPS. Educate, Educate, Educate!
Video – OPIOID MYTHS - Cato Institute
Video – PATIENTS & DOCTORS MISTAKEN TARGETS - Cato Institute
Video Nevada 8 News report
Video - Dr. Robert Kline (17 minutes of 2:00 meeting)
Video - John Stossel
Hundreds of people have died because they have taken counterfeit pills made with fentanyl or other deadly pharmaceutical concoctions. These pills have been found in 44 states, and investigators have linked deaths to them in 26 states. Watch the 20/20 episode here.
CDC VIDEO ABOUT THE DANGERS OF OPIOIDS
https://www.inverse.com/article/51560-should-doctors-prescribe-fewer-pills-to-patients?jwsource=cl
Memes to Share
Important LINKS & RESOURCES
Health Care and Medical Organizations
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient.
American Medical Association promotes the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health and continues to be the leading advocate for physicians and their patients.
American Health Care Association provides information on long-term care including issue papers, links to U.S. Government reports and databases, and more.
American Academy of Family Physicians preserves and promotes the science and art of family medicine and ensures high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages.
American Health Information Management Association is the community of professionals engaged in health information management, providing support to members and strengthening the industry and profession.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is a home to research centers that specialize in major areas of health care research such as quality improvement and patient safety, outcomes and effectiveness of care, clinical practice and technology assessment, and health care organization and delivery systems. It is also a major source of funding and technical assistance for health services research and research training at leading U.S. universities and other institutions
The American Academy of Medical Management serves as an educational resource in the U.S. for people working in the business side of health care.
The College of American Pathologists, the principal organization of board-certified pathologists, serves and represents the interest of patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine.
Institute of Medicine is a nonprofit organization for science-based advice on matters of biomedical science, medicine, and health. The Institute provides a vital service by working outside the framework of government to ensure scientifically informed analysis and independent guidance.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO), an independent and not-for-profit organization, is the predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
National Committee for Quality Assurance is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. The organization is frequently referred to as a watchdog for the managed care industry.
Health Law Organizations
The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) is an educational organization devoted to legal issues in the healthcare field.
Legislative Information
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) addresses the security and privacy of health data and establishes national standards for electronic health care transactions.
State Legislative Database Search offers key-word searching of all Internet accessible state legislatures.
US Code of Federal Regulations is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.
Telemedicine, Technology & Health Law is Alan S. Goldberg's site on telemedicine, health law, fraud and abuse and related issues.
THOMAS provides Congressional legislative information via the Internet.
Kaiser Family Foundation provides access to resources and information on major areas of health care policy, including narrated slide lectures, research, data, and policy analysis.
Health Care News and Current Events
America's Health Insurance Plans is the national trade association representing the health insurance industry. Their website provides information about health care news and policy updates.
FierceHealthcare provides healthcare management news for healthcare industry executives.
Modern Healthcare provides healthcare business and policy news, research and information
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Publications
AJPH American Journal of Public Health
Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law
NEJM
The New England Journal of Medicine
JAMA
Journal of the American Medical Association
American Journal of Public Health
Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law
