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... report released today that evaluates state policies to improve pain management and patient care. However, only five states have received a grade of 'A' for enabling health care professionals to effectively alleviate the suffering of their patients without encountering barriers in legislation or regulation. The report, "Achieving Balance in State Pain Policy: A Progress ... CEO of the American Cancer Society. "States must effectively inform the medical community about improved pain policies so people with pain can benefit from them.ξ Patients, health organizations, health care professionals, regulatory officials, licensing boards, and policymakers all ...