In the claims business, we see trends in workers' compensation claims that begin with an opioid. Suddenly we notice additional prescription drugs being added to the patient's profile to combat the side effects. This can ultimately cause the claim to go in the wrong direction. (Credit: Iryna Imago/Shutterstock)
It's no secret that the opioid crisis in the United States has reached epidemic status. We hear about the impact it's having everywhere from our hometowns to Hollywood — raising attention from agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the White House. Sadly, over 134 people in the U.S. lose their lives due to an opioid overdose every single day. Since 2000, the rate of opioid overdose deaths has more than quadrupled.
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