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DEA Proposes Mobile Methadone at Last

March 2, 2020 by Alison Knopf

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published its long-awaited proposal for opioid treatment programs (OTPs) to deliver methadone via mobile units, bringing the medication to patients in more convenient locations. The  DEA refers to OTPs as “Narcotic Treatment Programs” (NTPs). Under the proposal, OTPs/NTPs don’t need to get a separate registration to … [Read more...] about DEA Proposes Mobile Methadone at Last

AATOD, NAMA Concerned About Law Enforcement Threats to Patient Confidentiality

September 12, 2019 by Alison Knopf

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The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) is concerned about recent initiatives that would reduce confidentiality for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who are being treated with methadone or buprenorphine. Specifically, two proposals from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) would result in information being … [Read more...] about AATOD, NAMA Concerned About Law Enforcement Threats to Patient Confidentiality

SAMHSA Proposes Putting Methadone Information Into PDMPs

August 23, 2019 by ATForum

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In the long-awaited rulemaking amending 42 CFR Part 2, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) said August 22 it will now allow opioid treatment programs (OTPs) to put patient information into Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs). Each state has a PDMP, which tracks controlled substances prescribing and dispensing. SAMHSA in 2011 told … [Read more...] about SAMHSA Proposes Putting Methadone Information Into PDMPs

Medicare Part D Insurers Are Making the Opioid Crisis Even Worse: It’s Much Tougher Now to Prescribe Buprenorphine, Easier to Prescribe Opioids

April 7, 2019 by Barbara Goodheart, ELS

Almost 90% of Medicare Part D insurance companies covered at least one buprenorphine product without restriction back in 2007—but in 2018, only 35% did so. Yet prescription opioids are covered—with no restrictions—in 93% to 100% of recently surveyed plans. The culprit appears to be controls insurance companies impose to hold down costs, such as prior authorization or step … [Read more...] about Medicare Part D Insurers Are Making the Opioid Crisis Even Worse: It’s Much Tougher Now to Prescribe Buprenorphine, Easier to Prescribe Opioids

Prior Authorizations of OUD Medications Are at Times Dangerous, and May Violate Federal Parity Laws; the SUPPORT Act Fails to Help

April 7, 2019 by Barbara Goodheart, ELS

The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act—the massive piece of legislation signed into law on October 24, 2018—is not going to take care of the prior authorization problem. That means countless patients with opioid use disorders (OUDs) will still be unable to access treatment when they need it. Some will relapse; some will die. That’s the opinion of Barbara … [Read more...] about Prior Authorizations of OUD Medications Are at Times Dangerous, and May Violate Federal Parity Laws; the SUPPORT Act Fails to Help

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