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May 12, 2020

House Democrats Introduce The Heroes Act: A New Legislative Package to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

House Democrats introduced the Heroes Act, the fourth legislative package designed to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 11, 2020

ASAM Applauds Introduction of the Health Care at Home Act

The Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) sent a letter commending the introduction of H.R. 6644, the Health Care at Home Act, which would require group health plans and health insurers to cover telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
April 30, 2020

CMS Issues Interim Final Rule Allowing for Audio-Only Periodic Assessments by OTPs and Announces Second Round of Telehealth Changes In Response to COVID-19

CMS issued an interim final rule to allow periodic assessment furnished by OTPs to be furnished during the public health emergency (PHE) for the COVID-19 pandemic via two-way interactive audio-video communication technology, and in some cases, via audio-only phone calls. Additionally, CMS expanded the list of services that it will pay for when delivered via audio-only methods.

The ASAM Weekly

The ASAM Weekly is a source of timely, useful news briefings of top stories for addiction medicine combined with ASAM developments in education, advocacy, state chapter news and more. ASAM Weekly is a great way to keep informed and is delivered to the inboxes every Tuesday.

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Watch: Improving the Language and Coverage of Addiction

National Press Training - Understanding Addiction

Thank you to the reporters and outlets who attended our 49th Annual Conference and National Press Foundation training in 2018. Our purpose was to increase journalists' knowledge of complex issues surrounding the opioid epidemic in order to improve public understanding.

If you click on any module in the link below, you will find audio, text, slides, photos and selected 5-minute videos from each session.

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Words Matter

Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction

This handout provided by NIDA offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-frst language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.

Download here

American Society of Addiction Medicine

House Democrats Introduce The Heroes Act: A New Legislative Package to Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

ASAM Applauds Introduction of the Health Care at Home Act

CMS Issues Interim Final Rule Allowing for Audio-Only Periodic Assessments by OTPs and Announces Second Round of Telehealth Changes In Response to COVID-19

The ASAM Weekly

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National Press Training - Understanding Addiction

Words Matter

American Society of Addiction Medicine