Jul 8, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

The Rhode Island Society of Addiction Medicine (RISAM) submitted a letter in support of a bill to permanently implement telehealth flexibilities granted due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Jul 8, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

The Kentucky Society of Addiction Medicine (KYSAM) urged Governor Beshear to use emergency powers granted to him due to the COVID-19 health emergency to remove prior authorization requirements for MAT.

Jul 8, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar urging him to quickly issue a rule on the 42 CFR Part 2 provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Safety Act.

Jul 8, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM and 57 other organizations urged Congress to provide additional federal support for state Medicaid programs by increasing the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage.

Jul 8, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

Dr. Yngvild Olsen submitted testimony on the Fiscal Year 2021 LHHS Appropriations Act.

Jul 8, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM joined with 51 other organizations in commending the introduction of the Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act of 2020 (SB3792), which would require group health plans and health insurers to cover mental health and addiction telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Jun 29, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM joined with 27 other organizations in urging HHS to provide additional funding through the Healthcare Provider Fund Distribution Portal for specific mental health and addiction health care providers.

Jun 10, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM joined with 135 other organizations in requesting House and Senate leadership to continue the inclusion of targeted and limited liability protections for physicians and other health care professionals.

Jun 10, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

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

Jun 1, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

The New Jersey Society of Addiction Medicine made comments on legislation that would require that residential aftercare facilities treating individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders have a licensed mental health care professional on-site or on-call, at all times, among other things.

May 28, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM joined 41 other organizations in asking CMS to extend telehealth flexibilities granted due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

May 19, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

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.

May 1, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

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.

Apr 30, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM commends lawmakers for sending a bipartisan letter to House and Senate leadership calling for at least $38.5 billion in COVID-19 emergency aid for behavioral health organizations.

Apr 27, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM has released a new public policy statement on third party payment for addiction treatment.

Apr 27, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress has passed two - and is on the verge of passing a third - stimulus package to shore up the healthcare system and blunt the economic effects of social distancing. This post summarizes provisions relevant to addiction medicine providers. *Updated March 28, 2020*

Apr 20, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM recommends employers implement strategies to prevent substance use and the progression to substance use disorder among employees and support the process of recovery among employees with addiction.

Apr 15, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM, the AMA, and 136 other organizations urged Congress to adopt additional measures to protect and strengthen America's health care workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 7, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

ASAM and the the National Council for Behavioral Health have requested a $38.5 billion infusion of emergency funds for behavioral health organizations (BHOs) to avert a large-scale public health calamity.

Apr 7, 2020, 01:00 by admin admin

On April 3, ASAM, along with 85 other stakeholders, submitted a letter urging regulators to lift the current Medicare prohibition on audio-only telehealth for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.