Opioid Prescribing Practices and Quality Improvements Within an Outpatient Orthopedic Practice.

Background During the last several decades, the opioid epidemic throughout the United States has been recognized as an increasing problem. The aim of this study was to identify and implement processes throughout a single private orthopedic practice and managed ambulatory surgery centers to reduce opioid prescription pill quantity and strength, while also reducing consumption. Methodology A baseline assessment along with the development of four separate phases was implemented.