Senator Dean Heller of Nevada joined in the introduction of the bi-partisan “Every Prescription Conveyed Securely (EPCS) Act” to combat opioid overdoses. It requires electronic prescriptions for controlled substances under Medicare. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Pat Toomey are cosponsors, and a companion bill, was introduced in the House. In 2016, over 42,000 Americans and more than 600 Nevadans lost their lives due to opioid drug overdoses, including from prescription painkillers. Heller says it is critical that we do everything that we can to stop the opioid epidemic from touching one more family.