Thread by @fightpaindaily

1/ Excited to announce a landmark Oklahoma House of Representatives (#OKHoR) Interim Study, Monday Nov 1, entitled "What impacts have rapid reductions in opioid prescribing had on patients?"

This event will be live streamed starting at 1pm from this link: okhouse.gov/Video/Default.…

2/ This Interim Study is the culmination of a deep dive investigation into outcomes for patients with pain and the practitioners caring for them, following legislative changes from previous years which restricted opioid prescribing in an attempt to address the opioid crisis.

3/ This 90 minute presentation to the #OKHoR Alcohol, Tobacco, and Controlled Substances Committee, chaired by Representative T.J. Marti, will consist of presentations from respected experts, #P3Alliance, and impacted Oklahoma patients.

4/ Representatives John Talley (@TalleyHouse33) of District 33, Ty Burns of District 35, and Preston Stinson (@RepStinson) of District 96 have engaged a unique lineup of experts for this timely Oklahoma House of Representatives Interim Study 21-105.

5/ Dr @BethDarnall, Zach Rhoads (@rhoadsoda), Haskell County, OK Sheriff Tim Turner (@SheriffTTurner), Dr Steven Drabek, and Dr @VanilaSingh will be sharing their observations and presenting solutions to improving patient outcomes through policy changes.

6/ In addition to these incredible experts, patients will share how recent policy and environment changes have impacted them and their loved ones.

#P3Alliance leadership team will also participate in this event to answer questions and present potential solutions.

7/ We are fortunate @TalleyHouse33 took an interest and agreed to investigate further despite the outcome potentially being in conflict with the popular #OpioidCrisisNarrative. OK leads the nation in responding to pain patients, largely thanks to @jonechols, Talley, and Sen Radar

8/ #P3A is hosting a come-n-go lunch starting at noon in Representative Talley's office, room 330, before patients and participants make their way to the Committee Hearing, room 206.

9/ #P3A will offer refreshments to media and guests in the ground floor press conference room following the presentations. #P3Alliance, local experts, and Reps will be available for questions and interviews.
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