Characterizing the demographics of chronic pain patients in the state of Maine using the Maine all payer claims database

Characterizing the demographics of chronic pain patients in the state of Maine using the Maine all payer claims database

Abstract Background Chronic pain is currently a significant health problem in the United States. A comprehensive strategy is needed to increase prevention of chronic pain and to improve care for chronic pain patients. However, development of a successful strategy relies, in part, on a better underst...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Malon, Parth Shah, Woon Yuen Koh, Gary Cattabriga, Edward Li, Ling Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Chronic pain
Maine
Opioid
Maine all payer claims database (MEAPCD)
ICD-9 code
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5673-5

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