AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION’S QUALITY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL’S PRACTICE WORK GROUP: A NATIONWIDE INITIATIVE TO REDUCE THE USE OF PRESCRIPTION OPIOID AMONG PATIENTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AT A LOCAL LEVEL

The use of opioids among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the United States is increasing and it is associated with higher mortality, re-admissions, healthcare utilization, and disability. The American Gastroenterological Association’s (AGA) Quality Leadership Council’s practice workgroup developed educational materials to educate and modify narcotic prescribing habits of providers treating IBD and change the attitudes and expectations of patients who require analgesics.

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