« CASE STUDIES Opioid Control Application OH Combats the Opioid Epidemic Setting the Stage The opioid epidemic has been a nationwide crisis, with the State of Ohio among the top states with the highest opioid-related overdose deaths. At a state level, the government has worked to combat the issue by implementing increased controls around the prescription of opiates and controlled substances. Laws have been outlined and enforced requiring both prescribers and pharmacists to enter and review data in the statewide monitoring system before prescribing or filling prescriptions. By adhering to the guidelines, the database would ultimately inventory and track the use of controlled substances, with the ability to identify: Individuals that “doctor shop,” meaning they seek medical attention from several prescribers with the goal of obtaining multiple prescriptions of the same controlled substance. Identify prescribers who are writing high valued prescriptions that may not be necessary. Data Analytics DOWNLOAD CASE STUDY The Problem The Solution The Impact Contact Us × Contact KSMC Have a question or request for KSMC? Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you quickly. First Name*Last Name*Email* PhoneOrganization/Company*Which service are you interested in?Application DevelopmentData AnalyticsIT ConsultingManagement ConsultingProject ManagementOtherMessageNewsletter Subscribe I would like to subscribe to the KSM Consulting monthly newsletter. I understand that I may opt-out at any time. Consent* I agree to KSM Consulting's Privacy Policy and Terms and understand that my information will be processed in accordance with those Terms.EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.