Benefits @ Work: The Opioid Epidemic

Benefits @ Work: The Opioid Epidemic

Author: Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance, Sarah Gillespie | Producer: Andrew Bartolotta July 31, 2020 Duration: 16:06
About 115 Americans die each day from overdosing on drugs called opioids. The number of drug overdose deaths decreased by 4% from 2017 to 2018, but the number of drug overdose deaths was still four times higher in 2018 than in 1999.1  Nearly 70% of the 67,367 deaths in 2018 involved an opioid.  Locally on May 11, Shelby county health department reported a spike in drug overdose activity across the county during a 32-day period. Within 30 days (from April 7 to May 7) there were 391 total suspected overdoses reported, 58 of those being fatal. SCHD says that’s the highest count since data collection began in Jan. 2019. Within 14 days (from April 23 to May 7) there were 209 suspected overdoses reported with 35 of those being fatal. Within 7 days (from April 30 to May 7) there were 131 suspected overdoses reported with 20 reports being fatal. Within 24 hours (on May 5) there were 20 overdoses reported and four of those reports ended in death.

Navigating the complexities of employee benefits and healthcare compliance can feel overwhelming, but To The Point Podcast cuts through the noise with clarity and efficiency. Hosted by Sarah Gillespie, the Compliance Director at Lipscomb and Pitts Insurance, alongside a seasoned ERISA attorney, each episode delivers focused insight into the Affordable Care Act and other critical compliance landscapes. You’ll find no meandering conversations here-every discussion is deliberately concise, designed to fit into a busy professional’s day while providing actionable knowledge. The value of this podcast lies in its precision; each fifteen-minute segment tackles a specific, real-world topic, from interpreting new regulations to implementing best practices for benefits management. Whether you’re an HR manager, a business owner, or simply someone tasked with understanding these requirements, the guidance offered is both practical and authoritative. Produced by Andrew Bartolotta, the show respects your time while deepening your expertise, transforming dense legal and insurance topics into clear, digestible information you can use immediately to make informed decisions and streamline your responsibilities.
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