By Daniel Furr

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) recently announced it will be launching new efforts to combat opioid abuse and other addiction disorders within the areas that it serves. As part of the initiative, CareFirst will be dedicating $1.5 million toward funding of non-profit community organizations and programs that seek to address addiction disorder and opioid abuse. Among some of the efforts being made by CareFirst to combat opioid abuse and addiction disorder are: Funding for Community-Based Initiative Expanded Network of Specialized Addiction Recovery Centers New Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Program New Quantity and Duration Limits Pertaining To Opioid Prescriptions Enhanced Prescription…