The Opioid Care Coordination Alert is set at what maximum MME/day?

The maximum MME (Morphine Milligram Equivalent) per day set for the Opioid Care Coordination Alert is 90 MME/day. This level serves as a threshold to signal healthcare providers when a patient may be receiving higher doses of opioids. The implementation of this alert reflects a significant effort to enhance patient safety and encourage appropriate prescribing practices amid rising concerns regarding opioid use and the potential for overdose and dependence.

Setting the threshold at 90 MME/day helps providers identify cases that may require closer monitoring, additional assessments, or alternative treatment strategies. It aims to prompt discussions about pain management options and the potential risks associated with high-dose opioid therapy, thereby fostering better care coordination and patient outcomes.

Establishing clear guidelines such as this is an essential aspect of addressing the opioid crisis, ensuring that clinicians are equipped to make informed decisions based on standardized metrics.