<p>The CDC has officially declared prescription drug abuse in the US an epidemic &#8211; 100 people die from drug overdoses every day, most caused by prescription drugs. As a result, healthcare risk managers are strongly encouraged to mitigate exposure for providers and organizations facing the increasing regulatory and legal consequences of inappropriately prescribing and monitoring controlled substances.</p>
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