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ASAM Virtual Review Course

July 22-24, 2021- The ASAM Review Course in Addiction Medicine is widely recognized as the essential primer for physicians and other healthcare professionals who are preparing for the ABPM exam or a career in addiction medicine.
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Virtual Pre-Course Offerings

July 20-21, 2021 - The ASAM Moving Beyond the Barriers of Treating OUD - OB/GYN Focus and The ASAM Virtual Fundamentals of Addiction Medicine Workshop. Save when you sign up for more than one!
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FAQs on New HHS Guidelines (4/27/21)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new buprenorphine practice guidelines that among other things, remove a longtime requirement tied to training. The guidelines went into effect on 4/28/2021. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found here.

News May 4, 2021

Guía para el paciente sobre el tratamiento de la adicción a los opioides - Versión en español

Esta traducción al español incluye información sobre evaluación, descripción general del tratamiento (incluidos planes de tratamiento, participación del paciente y asesoramiento) y todos los medicamentos disponibles para tratar el uso y la sobredosis de opioides.
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News November 30, 2020

The ABPM and ASAM Announce Four-Year Extension of the Practice Pathway for Addiction Medicine

The American Board of Medical Specialties’ (ABMS) approval of a four-year extension of the practice pathway in Addiction Medicine. This extension will allow physicians with substantial experience in the practice of Addiction Medicine, but who have not completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Addiction Medicine, to apply for the Addiction Medicine certification exam through the 2025 Exam Cycle.
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Advancing Racial Justice in Addiction Medicine

Racism disproportionately shapes the environment and life experiences of BIPOC, adversely influencing both their risk of developing addiction and their access to evidence-based addiction treatment services.

Advocacy News April 30, 2021

ASAM Calls for Caution Regarding HIPAA Proposed Rule

ASAM sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide comments on the proposed modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, intended to support, and remove barriers to, coordinated care and individual engagement.
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Advocacy News April 29, 2021

ASAM Applauds the Biden-Harris Administration for its Commitment to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

ASAM urges FDA to propose and finalize regulations expeditiously to implement this bold proposal that will protect youth against tobacco use initiation, reduce health disparities, and save lives
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Advocacy News April 28, 2021

MWSAM Supports Legislation to Improve Access to Addiction Treatment for Individuals who are Incarcerated

The Midwest Society of Addiction Medicine (MWSAM) submitted a letter of support for SB521, which would require that state entities in Missouri responsible for individuals who are incarcerated provide screening and assessment for substance use disorder (SUD), as well as access to various forms of medications for addiction treatment (MAT).
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ASAM Virtual Review Course in Addiction Medicine

Join leaders in the field of addiction medicine.

Our nationwide directory of professionals.

Receive weekly news and updates from ASAM.

ASAM Virtual Review Course

Virtual Pre-Course Offerings

FAQs on New HHS Guidelines (4/27/21)

Guía para el paciente sobre el tratamiento de la adicción a los opioides - Versión en español

The ABPM and ASAM Announce Four-Year Extension of the Practice Pathway for Addiction Medicine

ASAM Calls for Caution Regarding HIPAA Proposed Rule

ASAM Applauds the Biden-Harris Administration for its Commitment to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

MWSAM Supports Legislation to Improve Access to Addiction Treatment for Individuals who are Incarcerated

American Society of Addiction Medicine