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| Betsy Sears, MSM, MT (ASCP) |
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Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drug fatalities
have overtaken traffic accidents as a cause of death in the United
States since 2009. The fatalities include all drug deaths, but
the increase was propelled largely by prescription painkillers.
Law enforcement and public health officials have increased their efforts
to reduce prescription drug misuse. While there are early signs of
progress, drug-related deaths have continued to rise. In this presentation
we will review the potential impact of prescription drug abuse on the
insurance industry.
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