The Opioid Epidemic and Your Workforce

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It is projected that the cost of the opioid crisis in the United States will hit $200 billion in 2020. This crisis hits home for many people. For businesses, the impact of this epidemic can be felt within the organization as this relates to employees’ health and overall health care spending.

In this one-hour, interactive webinar, industry experts William Beecroft, M.D., and Erin McGuire, PharmD, will:

    • Provide an update on the opioid crisis in detail,
    • Discuss the connections between behavioral health and opioid use,
    • Educate HR professionals on what the healthcare industry is doing to combat the problem.

This course is accredited through the HR Certification Institute® and the Society for Human Resource Management to offer continuing education credits to HR professionals who attend.