Ohio AG creates insurer task force on opioid reduction

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced this week the formation of an insurer task force to help combat the opioid epidemic  (Source: “Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine creates Insurer Task Force on Opioid Reduction,” The (Willoughby) News-Herald, Oct. 3, 2017).

The Insurer Task Force on Opioid Reduction held its first meeting Oct. 4. Task force members include representatives from Aetna, Anthem, Buckeye Health Plan, CareSource, Medical Mutual, Molina, Paramount and United Healthcare.

According to the Attorney General’s Office, the task force will examine topics such as exploring coverage options to reduce patient reliance on opioids, analyzing prescription claims data to identify members at high risk for opioid abuse and creating pharmacy or provider “lock-in” programs for members at high risk for opioid abuse.