EPISODE 002
June 24, 2025

Redefining Pain Care: Why Access to Opioids is a Healthcare Imperative

Justin Kromelow

Founder & CEO, OPOS Inc. · Leading Expert on Opioid Management & Regulatory Compliance

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

OPOS CEO and Founder Justin Kromelow shares an evidence-backed perspective on the opioid crisis—and the patients being left behind. With 25 million Americans relying on long-term opioid therapy to maintain independence and quality of life, Kromelow explains why blanket restrictions have created a second crisis: a collapse in access for those who need it most.

Justin walks through a smarter, safer model for opioid management—one that empowers providers with regulatory support, elevates patient function over pain scores, and restores profitability to practices while dramatically improving outcomes. He also opens up about OPOS’s rapid growth and his mission to rewrite the standard of care.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • The Hidden Crisis Within the Crisis

    The opioid epidemic has overshadowed the legitimate, often critical role of opioids for millions of patients living with chronic pain.

  • Policy Failures Driving Patients to Unsafe Alternatives

    Restrictive prescribing rules and outdated insurance policies have reduced access and pushed patients toward far more dangerous options.

  • Risk-Managed Care That Works

    OPOS’s model focuses on patient education and data-driven treatment, enabling providers to safely prescribe and meaningfully improve quality of life.

  • Group-Based Care as a Competitive Advantage

    A group-based care model reduces stigma while improving access, compliance, and practice profitability simultaneously.

  • Aligning Incentives Across Stakeholders

    The OPOS system aligns incentives for patients, providers, and payers—reducing ER visits and unnecessary procedures in the process.

  • 7–8x ARR Growth Through Strategic Expansion

    Through national expansion and strategic partnerships, OPOS has delivered outsized growth—empowering pain practices with a guaranteed return on investment.

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Justin Kromelow

Founder & CEO, OPOS Inc. · Leading Expert on Opioid Management & Regulatory Compliance

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