Federal program to introduce new opioid abuse prevention tools
A new contract will provide the Department of Labor with tracking and alert tools to better manage medications prescribed under its workers compensation program.
By Jessie Bur
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Personnel office approves direct hire to combat opioid crisis
The authority targets the Department of Justice and positions that could address the criminal elements of the opioid crisis.
By Jessie Bur
Why these employees are the most opioid-prescribed feds
U.S. Postal Service employees account for approximately 48 percent of federal employee opioid prescription costs under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act program.
By Jessie Bur
How the Census Bureau has achieved White House data goals
The Opportunity Project uses government data and public innovation to find solutions to major problems facing the United States.
By Jessie Bur
Injured feds are at higher risk of opioid addiction
Federal regulations allow injured government employees to be prescribed opioids for far longer than their state and private-sector counterparts.
By Jessie Bur