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Special Commission to Study and Establish Recommendations to Promote the Safe and Approriate use of Opiate Medications by Patients that may be Employed by State Agencies and the Private Sector Compani
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Policy Area
Administration and FinancePurpose
The commission shall examine best practices currently used in the public and private sector to ensure patient safety through prescription monitoring of opiates including, but not limited to, prior authorization requirements, restrictions on prescription refills, determination of excessive use, addiction assesments, the need for substance abuse treatment plans and data collection practices. The commission shall file its report and recommendations by January 15, 2015Legal Authority
Board Members
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| Member↓↓ | Seat Name | Appointing Authority | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary Mike Heffernan | Secretary of Administration and Finance, or designee (Chair) | Ex Officio | - |
| Mr. Brian S. Hickey | Commissioner of the Department of Public Health, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Delores J. Mitchell | Executive Director of the Group Insurance Commission, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Commissioner Joseph G. Murphy | Commissioner of the Division of Insurance, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| Ms. Candace Reddy | Massachusetts Association of Health Plans, Inc. Representative | Governor | - |
| Ms. Kristin Thorn | Director of the Office of Medicaid, or designee | Ex Officio | - |
| - | Massachusetts Hospital Association Representative | Governor | - |
| - | Massachusetts Medical Society Representative | Governor | - |