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DEA Tightens Buprenorphine Telemedicine Prescribing Rules

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) just finalized their March 2023 proposed rule regarding telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine. The final rule, effective...more

Private Equity: Senators Markey and Braun Seek Information on Role in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

On December 10, 2024, Senator Markey (D-Mass) and Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) sent a letter to various private equity (PE) firms who have invested in opioid treatment programs (OTPs). The letter requested information...more

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services: 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Would Expand Access and Medicare Coverage

On July 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (Proposed Rule) for the calendar year 2025. The Proposed Rule would implement certain provisions of the...more

Opioid Treatment Programs: SAMHSA Makes Permanent Regulatory Flexibilities

On February 1, 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced a final rule updating the regulations regarding Opioid Treatment Programs...more

Behavioral Health: CMS Innovation Model Outlines Changes for the Delivery of Integrated Behavioral and Physical Health Care

On January 18, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new innovation model designed to improve quality of care and behavioral and physical health outcomes for Medicaid and Medicare patients with...more

FDA and SAMHSA Issue Joint Statement in Support of Reducing Barriers to Evidence Based Treatments

On May 9, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a joint statement regarding both agencies’ commitment to providing evidence-based...more

2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Advances Access to Whole Person Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Health

Starting January 1, 2023, Medicare will expand and increase coverage of certain services and providers to advance access to prevention and treatment services for substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health services. These...more

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