PMP Blog

The PMP Blog offers updates and resources for providers who use the PMP. The posts include timely information and guidance for effective use of the PMP to improve communication and patient-centered care.

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PMP Mental Health Awareness

May 2023

Using the PMP to Talk About Substance Use and Mental Health

PMP data that indicate potential Rx drug misuse may be a red flag that points to the need to screen for mental health struggles and intervene to initiate treatment.
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Mar 2021

Going Beyond the PMP: Connecting Patients to Resources

What do you do when you find a concerning pattern of behavior in your patient’s prescription history that leads to a diagnosis of substance use disorder?
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Oct 2020

COVID-19 & the Opioid Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in wide-reaching public health impacts, including mental health challenges and increased substance misuse.