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ASAM Releases Pharmacy Access Survey Report
In response to significant member interest, ASAM developed a report detailing the availability of buprenorphine at pharmacies. The report is divided into two versions: a shorter, topline brief and a longer form report with information about methodology, statistical analysis, and data visualization charts.Full story -
CSAM Comments on Prenotice Parity Regulations
On November 1st, the California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) sent written comments to the California Department of Insurance in response to their prenotice public discussion for the implementation of SB 855.Full story -
Addiction Research Publication Announces New Editor In Chief
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ASAM Weekly for November 1, 2022
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ARSAM Urges Removal of Utilization Management on Critical Addiction Treatments
On October 25th, the Arkansas Society of Addiction Medicine (ARSAM) sent a letter to the Arkansas Medicaid Drug Review Committee (DRC) urging for the committee to remove utilization management restrictions on long-acting injectable medications.Full story -
ASAM Weekly for October 25, 2022
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ASAM Holds Second Annual State Advocacy Summit
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.Full story -
ASAM Weekly for October 18, 2022
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National Addiction Treatment Week Highlights Rewarding Career
Specialists share inspiring stories urging the medical community to treat addiction and save livesFull story -
ASAM Releases Public Policy Statements on Optimizing Telehealth Access to Addiction Care; Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Among Pregnant and Postpartum People
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).Full story -
ASAM Weekly for October 11, 2022
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ASAM Weekly for October 4, 2022
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Public Comment Period Opens for Updates to Addiction Treatment Standards
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.Full story -
ASAM Statement on the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee’s New Report on the Economic Toll of the Opioid Crisis
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ASAM Requests Legislative Clarifications in U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Legislation to Expand Access to Mental Health and SUD Care Under Medicare
On September 28th, ASAM wrote to the Chair Richard Neal and Ranking Member Kevin Brady of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee.Full story -
ASAM Weekly for September 27, 2022
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ASAM Applauds Biden Administration for Making Major Investments in Addiction Care and Facilitating Greater Naloxone Access
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PSAM Opposes Prior Authorization on Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment
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ASAM Weekly for September 20, 2022
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ASAM Joins Letter to FDA Supporting Reduced Nicotine in Cigarettes
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.Full story