Dakota Medical launches innovative program to optimize pain management and reduce opioid use.
The Billion Pill Pledge program supports patients through surgery and recovery by implementing
advanced, opioid-minimizing surgery practices.
Dakota Medical is proud to announce its participation in the Billion Pill Pledge program, launched in partnership with Goldfinch Health and made possible by an effort funded through the Opioid Settlement Funds administered by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division.
Prescription opioids continue to fuel the rates of new addiction, with one recent study finding 75% of illegal opioid use started with prescription pills. Surgery has historically served as a leading gateway to initial opioid use and leftover pills, with 6-10% of patients who weren’t taking an opioid becoming persistent users following a surgical procedure.
Through the Billion Pill Pledge program, Dakota Medical is enhancing its surgery protocols and optimizing pain management around surgery. These industry-leading approaches are designed to enhance patients’ preparation for surgery, better manage any surgery-related pain, and minimize opioid use both before and after surgery.
“We are excited to be the first surgery center in North Dakota to launch this critical first dose prevention program at our facility,” said Blendi Cumani, Medical Director. “Opioid challenges are not just patient challenges. They are community challenges. The Billion Pill Pledge program will help us to better serve our community."
This partnership provides patients with direct access to Goldfinch Nurse Navigators, clinical experts specializing in surgical optimization and recovery. To ensure the best possible outcomes, participants receive a curated 'Prepared for Surgery' care package containing essential tools for a seamless experience. Beyond physical preparation, Goldfinch Nurses provide dedicated support both before and after procedures, championing the use of evidence-based, opioid-minimizing protocols to ensure a safer, faster return to daily life
“The support provided by Goldfinch Health is critical to our success in optimizing patient care, especially when our resources are stretched,” said Dr. Daniel Lee. “This program means our patients have access to the resources they need to confidently prepare for and successfully recover from surgery.”
ABOUT GOLDFINCH HEALTH:
Goldfinch Health optimizes the surgery and recovery experience for patients, employers, and communities while reducing the risk of opioid addiction. Through its Billion Pill Pledge, the company is on a mission to eliminate one billion unnecessary leftover opioid pills following surgical procedures. By providing access to Enhanced Surgical Pathways and expert nurse guidance, Goldfinch delivers safer patient experiences, minimized opioid exposure, and significant healthcare cost savings. To learn more, visit www.goldfinchhealth.com.
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