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How Employers Can Curb a ‘Hidden Workplace Epidemic,’ Save Money and Boost Productivity


association health plansEvery day, 60 people die from opioid pain medications in America. That’s 22,000 people every year. Opioids are being overprescribed and they’re now the #1 cause of unintentional death in the United States. Not surprisingly, this “hidden epidemic” is impacting businesses. The National Safety Council has recommendations on what employers need to do. Read on for details.

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