FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the Opioid Crisis: State and Local Perspectives

Original title: THE FRONT LINES OF THE OPIOID CRISIS: PERSPECTIVES FROM STATES, COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDERS

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony from state-level experts and providers, which informs potential future federal legislation regarding opioid prescribing practices and addiction response strategies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Healthcare providers

Providers are subject to evolving prescribing guidelines and educational requirements regarding opioid management.

State health departments

State agencies are responsible for implementing prescription drug monitoring programs and managing local addiction response services.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on November 30, 2017, to examine state and local efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. The session featured testimony from medical professionals, state health officials, and public safety leaders regarding their experiences and strategies for addressing the crisis.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on November 30, 2017, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
This was the second in a series of bipartisan hearings held by the committee regarding the opioid crisis.
Dr. A. Omar Abubaker testified regarding his personal experience with his son's opioid addiction and overdose.
The hearing included testimony from state officials representing Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Kentucky.
The committee examined the role of prescription drug monitoring programs and the perspectives of healthcare providers.
The hearing was held concurrently with a Senate tax debate, affecting member attendance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The purpose was to gather perspectives from state officials, community leaders, and healthcare providers on how to address the opioid crisis at the local level.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Dr. A. Omar Abubaker (VCU School of Dentistry), Rebecca Boss (RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare), Andrea Magermans (Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program), and John C. Tilley (Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on State-Level Data

The hearing highlights a shift toward utilizing state-level prescription monitoring data to inform federal policy responses.

Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet

Connected Entities

personAndrea Magermans“Managing Director of the Wisconsin Prescription Drug Monitoring Program”Map →

personA. Omar Abubaker“Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and witness”Map →

organizationCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions“Senate committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personLamar Alexander“Chairman of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions”Map →

personRebecca Boss“Director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental ”Map →

personJohn C. Tilley“Secretary of the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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