For years, the standard approach to pain management after an injury or surgery often began with prescribing systemic and potentially addictive pain medications. While effective in the short term, these drugs can lead to dependency, adverse side effects and long-term health concerns. The Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation (NOPAIN) Act expands access to non-opioid alternatives, underscores a growing movement in healthcare: finding safer, effective ways to manage pain without unnecessary reliance on prescription narcotics.
The act aims to combat the opioid crisis by expanding access to non-opioid pain management treatments for Medicare patients undergoing surgery. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement separate, temporary Medicare payments for qualifying non-opioid drugs and devices in hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgical centers starting in 2025. This new reimbursement policy reduces financial barriers to these alternatives, encouraging their use and providing patients with more options for post-surgical pain relief.
At BTW Solutions, we support this mission by offering innovative, in-office products that provide patients with real relief – without the risks tied to systemic medications. Our treatment options are designed to help clinics and medical providers reduce opioid exposure while still achieving better outcomes for patients, particularly those recovering from workplace injuries.
From topical medications to innovative technologies like cold compression therapy, bracing and OrthoCar treatments, there are many effective pain relief options. One of the most effective is cold compression therapy, which reduces swelling and inflammation, allowing patients to recover faster and with less discomfort. BTW offers the NICE1 Cold + Compression Therapy System which uses advanced technology to greatly improve the convenience and efficacy of cold + compression therapy without ice. For soft-tissue injuries, Orthocor Active Systems use pulsed electromagnetic fields to accelerate healing at the cellular level – providing non-invasive relief and improved recovery timelines. In addition, EMS DolorClast® technology delivers shockwave therapy proven to address chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain without medication.
The best part? These solutions are non-systemic, meaning they target pain and healing at the source rather than impacting the entire body. Clinics can offer them directly in-office, creating easier access to prescriptions, a higher standard of care and an additional revenue stream through ancillary services.
By integrating these tools into treatment protocols, medical providers not only align with the intent of the NOPAIN Act but also position themselves as leaders in patient-centered, forward-thinking care. Workers’ comp patients, in particular, benefit from shorter recovery times, earlier returns to work and fewer complications associated with pain management.
BTW Solutions is committed to helping providers improve outcomes, reduce dependence on systemic and addictive drugs, and build healthier communities. With innovative products and a mission that complements the NOPAIN, we’re redefining what effective pain management looks like while helping clinics generate additional revenue.