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Despite opposition, CMS to replace pain questions on major survey
Despite opposition from groups like the U.S. Pain Foundation, beginning in January 2018, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will change the pain management questions on patient hospital satisfaction surveys from how well staff did...
U.S. Pain and Quell partner to offer fundraiser, discount
In honor of Pain Awareness Month, NeuroMetrix—the makers of Quell, a wearable, drug-free pain relief device—will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of limited-edition Quell Pain Awareness Bundles to U.S. Pain. These bundles, available...
Take action to help patients affected by Hurricane Harvey
As Texas and Louisiana continue efforts to keep residents safe, patient-centered organizations are concerned for pain patients and others who have had their treatments interrupted or are without medical equipment.To ensure patients affected by...
30-Day Challenges features giveaways, resources
Each day during Pain Awareness Month, U.S. Pain will post a different “challenge”or task on social media for its followers. Most challenges take just a few minutes to complete from the comfort of your home. This year’s challenge features fun...
National TV commercial airs
On Aug. 10, a commercial highlighting the U.S. Pain Foundation aired on Fox Business Channel, reaching millions. The commercial was produced and aired for free as part of “Behind the Scenes,” a program that showcases nonprofits and companies and...
Pain Warrior of the Month: Wendy Berggren Foster
City & State: Meriden, CT Age: 59 Pain warrior role: U.S. Pain Senior State Advocate Conditions: Parkinson’s disease, unknown neuromuscular disorder, bilateral restrictive lung disease, effects of stroke, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc...