American Society of Addiciton Medicine

Regulatory Resources

Practice Management

Regulatory Resources

Learn about ASAM's response to various federal regulations regarding addiction medicine.

Medicare Physician Fee Schedules

Summaries of annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedules and the impacts on Addiction Medicine Physicians.


Policies Governing Methadone and Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder

Federal regulations differ on the regulation of buprenorphine and methadone. This resource provides information on specific regulations and what they mean for clinicians treating patients with these pharmacologic regimens. 


Confidentiality

Federal regulations on patient confidentiality protections for patients with a substance use disorder have been updated in 2024. Find out what this means for clinicians.


Information Blocking

The 21st Century Cures Act encourages interoperability by penalizing healthcare providers and others who take part in information blocking. Here are some helpful resources for addiction treatment professionals looking to learn more.


Change Healthcare Cyberattack

Information and resources for impacted clinicians on the Change Healthcare cyberattack.


Medicare GME

Information on federal rules and regulations impacting addiction medicine graduate medical education.