Forty-five state attorneys general have signed a letter asking the federal government to preserve COVID-era regulations for virtual addiction treatment. The letter, which was organized by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), was sent to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The letter specifically calls on […]
The federal government announced it has awarded $79.1 million in overdose prevention grants. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded the bulk of the grant money — $44.8 million — to opioid-use disorder (OUD) treatment. The largest singular portion of […]
The new suicide hotline number 988 could be transformative in shaping mental health access in the future. Elevance Health Inc.’s CEO highlighted the potential impact of the new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on the behavioral health industry. Launched July 16, all texts and calls sent to the 988 dial code will be routed to […]
Opioid treatment programs (OTP) can continue to virtually prescribe buprenorphine to new and existing patients after the public health emergency ends. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced June 28 that OTPs can continue prescribing through telemedicine without requiring patients to come in for an in-person medical visit for up to a […]
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