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A couple of members of Congress are not giving up on finding ways to fight the substance abuse epidemic.
U.S. Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, and Robin Kelly, D-Ill., reintroduced the Remote Opioid Monitoring Act, which would direct the federal government to study the effectiveness of remote monitoring technology in helping health care providers track patients who have received prescriptions for opioids.
"The opioid epidemic has devastated communities and families in Ohio and across the country," said Balderson. "To combat this crisis, we must allow doctors to intervene early and prevent prescription abuse and misuse from the outset. This legislation empowers health care professionals to oversee their patients' treatment and monitor how they respond to prescribed medication."
That's a great start to continue battling this scourge. We cannot forget the havoc it's wreaked.