Assessing the Quality of Outpatient Pain Care and Opioid Prescribing in the Military Health System

Pain conditions are the leading cause of disability among active-duty service members. RAND researchers conducted an assessment of outpatient care for acute and chronic pain, including opioid prescribing, delivered by the Military Health System (MHS). This report offers the most comprehensive examination to date of the quality and safety of pain care in the MHS and its alignment with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.