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"Over 50 million Americans report chronic pain most days or every day over the previous 3 months1-3. In addition, about 8%-14% adult Americans report high impact chronic pain (HICP), which incorporates both a persistent pain duration of 3-6 months1,4,5 and measures of disability to identify a subset of more severely impacted chronic pain population for whom pain frequently limits daily function 6,7. The more severely impacted chronic pain population are more likely to suffer mental, and cognitive health impairments6, lower quality of life7, and greater use of healthcare services.6,7 Over 80% of this group are unable to work, and one-third report difficulty with basic self-care activities6"--