Using Predictive Analytics to Combat the Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic is a national crisis affecting individuals’ health, social, and economic welfare, as well as that of families, communities, and the country as a whole. Many addicts were first exposed to the drug for pain management.

What if we could leverage predictive analytics to help guide patients and the healthcare system before, during, and after an opioid prescription? Could it help reverse the crisis? We believe it can.