The Oregon Society of Addiction Medicine submitted comments on Oregon's proposed Section 1115 waiver application which includes various measures designed to improve access to treatment for addiction.

ASAM's Advocacy Roadmap outlines specific policies for strengthening the addiction treatment workforce, standardizing the delivery of individualized addiction treatment, and ensuring equitable access and coverage for comprehensive, high-quality addiction care.

Dr. Ilse Levin and Kelly Corredor attended the AMA's 2020 National Advocacy Conference.

VASAM sent a letter urging the Virginia legislature to pair decriminalization of simple cannabis possession with drug education, screening and treatment.

Dr. Mejzak stressed the importance of strengthening federal parity law enforcement at a roundtable discussion.

CSOO and MHLG hosted a roundtable discussion with Congressman David Trone to discuss legislative efforts in Congress regarding mental health and addiction.

The Utah Society of Addiction Medicine submitted a letter of support for HB38, which would incentivize clinicians to treat incarcerated individuals.

WISAM president Dr. Galbis-Reig attended a press conference applauding a deal to remove prior authorization from certain medications for addiction treatment.