Goldfinch Health Releases 2026 Billion Pill Pledge Annual Report Highlighting National Progress
Goldfinch Health today released its 2026 Billion Pill Pledge Annual Report, showcasing continuous progress in curbing unnecessary post-surgical opioid prescriptions, improving patient recovery, and lowering addiction risk across the nation. The report highlights dramatic improvements in patient safety and clinical outcomes across participating healthcare systems, state initiatives, and employer-sponsored plans.
Key results from the 2026 report include:
- 50% reduction in opioid pills prescribed after surgery
- 84% reduction in post-surgery opioid refills
- 97% reduction in post-surgery hospital readmissions
The 2026 report details measurable outcomes from four flagship opioid prevention programs—Arkansas, Iowa, North Dakota, and Tennessee. By integrating evidence-based Enhanced Recovery protocols, pre-surgery preparation, and direct support from dedicated remote Nurse Navigators, these state initiatives demonstrate a proven blueprint for addressing post-surgical opioid exposure at scale.
To capture the full human and operational impact of the initiative, this year’s report elevates firsthand perspectives from key stakeholders across the care continuum. Insights from patients, physicians, employers, and community leaders demonstrate how optimized pain management strategies protect workforce health, lower healthcare expenses, and improve the surgical journey.
“Our movement to erase 1 billion unnecessary opioid pills from our medicine cabinets and communities is proving that smarter, proactive surgical care creates lasting change,” said John Greenwood, Co-founder of the Billion Pill Pledge and Goldfinch Health. “By equipping patients with better pain control options and personalized navigation, we are dramatically cutting hospital readmissions and creating safer, faster recoveries for patients while driving real savings for employers and taxpayers.”
2026 Annual Report reinforces Goldfinch Health’s commitment to scaling evidence-based protocols that eliminate unnecessary opioids before addiction can start.
2026 Billion Pill Pledge Annual Report
For more information about the Billion Pill Pledge, visit BillionPillPledge.com.
About Goldfinch Health
Goldfinch Health is on a mission to erase 1 billion unnecessary opioid pills from American medicine cabinets and communities. The Billion Pill Pledge program provides education and implementation support to hospitals and healthcare professionals for Enhanced Recovery protocols, direct patient support through remote Nurse Navigators, appropriate disposal of leftover opioid pills, and data collection to enable continuous improvement and sustainable change.