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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Changes to the Substance Use Disorder Confidentiality Regulation: Implications for Stakeholders

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final rule intended to implement a 2020 modification to the federal substance use disorder (SUD) privacy statute. The final rule more closely aligns the...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Using Presidential Power to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Increased prescribing of opioid medications over the course of nearly two decades has led to widespread misuse of both prescription and nonprescription opioids. In 2018 alone, 10.3 million people misused prescription opioids,...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

FDA Prioritizes Review Generic Drug Products to Treat Opioid Overdose

Introduction: The Opioid Crisis - Every day in the United States, more than 130 people die after overdosing on opioids, such as prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl. These deaths are part of the ongoing,...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Congress Takes Action to Curb the Opioid Crisis

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In a bipartisan effort to combat the opioid crisis, H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act (the Act), was enacted on October 24,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Congress Passes “SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act” — A Rare Example of Bi-Partisanship

In a September 14, 2018 Proclamation, President Donald Trump announced that the week of September 16 through September 22, 2018 would be Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week (“Awareness Week”). As described...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

'Opioids and Legal Enforcement — A Primer' - HarrisMartin's Drugs & Medical Devices

The opioid crisis in America is now well known, affecting a staggering number of people directly or indirectly and occupying a regular place in media reports and political discussions. In addition to potential public health...more

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Health Care Policy Newsletter - May 2018 pt 3

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Foley & Lardner LLP’s (“Foley”) Bipartisan Public Policy Team is pleased to share our “Public Policy Weekly Health Care Newsletter” in which we compile the latest health care policy news and legislation....more

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Opioid Epidemic Continues to Worsen

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Health care stakeholders, the Administration, and Congress are likely to continue responding to the worsening nationwide opioid abuse epidemic. Last October, President Trump declared a Nationwide Public Health Emergency to...more

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Office of Civil Rights Issues Guidance on HIPAA in Light of Opioid Crisis

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With an increased focus on opioid use and addiction, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) has issued guidance related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of...more

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Addressing the Opioid Crisis

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Following the July 13 U.S. Senate's passage of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), providers, families and communities should evaluate the act's impacts. The reform, S. 524, is viewed as a comprehensive approach...more

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