Redesigning Delivery of Opioids to Optimize Pain Management, Improve Outcomes, and Contain Costs

Chronic pain is a public health concern, and in the last decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the use and abuse of prescription opioids for chronic non‐cancer pain. Methods We present an overview of a five‐component model of pain management implemented at the U niversity of W ashington D ivision of P ain M edicine designed to facilitate recent state guidelines to reduce the risks associated with long‐term use of prescription opioids. Results Central to the model described are guidelines for best clinical practice, a collaborative care approach, telehealth solutions, comprehensive prescription‐monitoring, and measurement‐based care. Discussion The model presented is a patient‐centered, efficient, and cost‐effective approach to the management of chronic pain.