The Untold Story of the Opioid Crisis in American Healthcare: New Era of Prevention through AI

“I have personally witnessed the devastating impact of America's opioid epidemic. For over three decades, I worked in law enforcement and government, often in roles closely associated with the drug crisis. I began as a federal drug prosecutor in Los Angeles and served as the Director of the Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security, the Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Director of INTERPOL Washington. With drug overdose deaths at record levels, it has become undeniably evident that change is imperative. Despite substantial investments directed at tackling this issue, a viable solution to liberate Americans from the grip of opioid addiction has remained elusive. Mike, leveraging his expertise in healthcare technology and first-hand experience in addiction treatment, has ingeniously developed technology that sets itself apart from the rest, offering a beacon of hope in the fight against opioid addiction.” Uttam Dhillon Former Acting Administrator, DEA“Opioid Clinical Management is working diligently to leverage technology to reduce the impact of substance use disorders and improve mental health across our nation – a mission we share. As lead author of the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law), I have dedicated my post-congressional career to drive change in our nation’s healthcare system and Mike is just one example of how it can happen.” Hon. Patrick J. Kennedy Read more