Oct 20, 2022, 08:53 by Bob Davis

On October 14th, ASAM held its second annual virtual State Advocacy Summit for state chapter members. This three-hour, members-only event was divided into five main sessions and included ASAM members from 33 states, who represent 32 of ASAM’s state chapters.

Oct 18, 2022, 14:57 by Bob Davis

Oct 17, 2022, 08:36 by Bob Davis

Specialists share inspiring stories urging the medical community to treat addiction and save lives

Oct 13, 2022, 08:57 by Bob Davis

ASAM has released two new public policy statements with recommendations for improving addiction care in the United States. The first, “Optimizing Telehealth Access to Addiction Care,” focuses on the role of telehealth in treating addiction. The second, “Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Among Pregnant and Postpartum People,” includes policy recommendations for improving health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people who use substances or have substance use disorder (SUD).

Oct 11, 2022, 02:00 by Bob Davis

Oct 4, 2022, 02:00 by Bob Davis

Oct 3, 2022, 09:32 by Bob Davis

New Edition of “The ASAM Criteria” to be published by Hazelden Publishing. A book of standards at the center of America’s addiction treatment ecosystem will soon be updated and enhanced to facilitate better care for the millions of people diagnosed with substance use disorders each year.

Sep 29, 2022, 07:46 by Molly McGrath

Sep 28, 2022, 11:34 by Molly McGrath

On September 28th, ASAM wrote to the Chair Richard Neal and Ranking Member Kevin Brady of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee.

Sep 27, 2022, 02:00 by Bob Davis

Sep 23, 2022, 16:01 by Molly McGrath

Sep 20, 2022, 17:39 by Molly McGrath

Sep 20, 2022, 02:00 by Bob Davis

Sep 14, 2022, 14:17 by Molly McGrath

ASAM joined a coalition of public health, medical, and professional organizations in a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), supporting its intention to issue a proposed rule to reduce the nicotine level in cigarettes to non-addictive or minimally addictive levels.

Sep 14, 2022, 14:01 by Molly McGrath

The Louisiana Society of Addiction Medicine (LSAM) sent a letter to the leadership of the Health and Welfare Committees in both the Louisiana House and Senate outlining its position on kratom policy.

Sep 6, 2022, 16:42 by Molly McGrath

On September 6, ASAM submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

Sep 2, 2022, 14:47 by Molly McGrath

ASAM joined others in a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), recommending that CMS increase access to evidence-based treatment at Rural Emergency Hospitals.

Aug 25, 2022, 09:18 by Molly McGrath

Aug 24, 2022, 15:33 by Molly McGrath

On August 23, ASAM submitted comments responding to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) request for information on the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, requesting CMS strengthen network adequacy requirements to further support enrollee access to addiction care, and ensure health plans’ utilization management does not adversely affect enrollees’ access to medically necessary addiction care.

Aug 16, 2022, 16:31 by Molly McGrath

The Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MISAM) sent comments to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in support of their proposed expansion of opioid health homes (OHH). Recently, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced their intention to seek a state plan amendment (SPA) to expand OHH into more regions of the state.