Insurers Should Incentivize Non-Drug Treatments for Chronic Pain

Health insurance incentives have contributed to the opioid crisis by making opioids cheaper and more accessible than alternative treatments for chronic pain. Generic medications often have low copays, while physical therapy and integrative treatments like acupuncture are costly, time-consuming, and sometimes not covered by insurance. These non-drug treatments offer longer-lasting benefits and lower risks but remain underutilized due to financial and logistical barriers.

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