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03/30/2016
Because fentanyl is so strong—it can kill in minutes—multiple doses of naloxone might be needed in order to reverse an overdose. All too often, users don't even know they've used fentanyl.
Because fentanyl is so strong—it can kill in minutes—multiple doses of naloxone might be needed in order to reverse an overdose. All too often, users don't even know they've used fentanyl.
Because fentanyl is so...
03/30/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
03/29/2016
Speaking to stakeholders today, President Obama underscored ongoing federal efforts to address the opioid and heroin crisis. In a panel discussion he also listened to the stories of people in recovery. 
Speaking to stakeholders today, President Obama underscored ongoing federal efforts to address the opioid and heroin crisis. In a panel discussion he also listened to the stories of people in recovery. 
Speaking to stakeholders today,...
03/29/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
03/29/2016
Federal leaders kicked off the 2016 Rx Summit in Atlanta today, noting new efforts as well as recent achievements in addressing the opioid crisis.
Federal leaders kicked off the 2016 Rx Summit in Atlanta today, noting new efforts as well as recent achievements in addressing the opioid crisis.
Federal leaders kicked off the...
03/29/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
03/29/2016
Today the White House announced initiatives to address the opioid crisis, which include updates to existing actions and several new additions, chief among them, the increase in the number of patients buprenorphine prescribers can treat.
Today the White House announced initiatives to address the opioid crisis, which include updates to existing actions and several new additions, chief among them, the increase in the number of patients buprenorphine prescribers can treat.
Today the White House announced...
03/29/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
03/22/2016
Existing privacy rules are too cumbersome for today’s integrated world, say proponents of change to 42 CFR Part 2, while others argue that the new privacy rule changes are too broad.
Existing privacy rules are too cumbersome for today’s integrated world, say proponents of change to 42 CFR Part 2, while others argue that the new privacy rule changes are too broad.
Existing privacy rules are too...
03/22/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
03/16/2016
A potential amendment to the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016, now approved by the Senate HELP committee, would allow behavioral health providers to receive federal incentive money to implement EHRs.
A potential amendment to the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016, now approved by the Senate HELP committee, would allow behavioral health providers to receive federal incentive money to implement EHRs.
A potential amendment to the...
03/16/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
03/15/2016
A new Massachusetts law mandates substance abuse evaluation after overdose and also limits initial prescriptions of opioids to seven-day supplies.
A new Massachusetts law mandates substance abuse evaluation after overdose and also limits initial prescriptions of opioids to seven-day supplies.
A new Massachusetts law mandates...
03/15/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
03/14/2016
HHS handed out $94 million in Affordable Care Act funding with a specific focus on treatment of opioid use disorders, including access to medication-assisted treatment.
HHS handed out $94 million in Affordable Care Act funding with a specific focus on treatment of opioid use disorders, including access to medication-assisted treatment.
HHS handed out $94 million in...
03/14/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
03/11/2016
The atmosphere in Las Vegas for the 2016 NatCon annual conference was clearly celebratory in the wake of the industry accomplishments, but also took on a renewed focus on addiction and social determinants of health.
The atmosphere in Las Vegas for the 2016 NatCon annual conference was clearly celebratory in the wake of the industry accomplishments, but also took on a renewed focus on addiction and social determinants of health.
The atmosphere in Las Vegas for...
03/11/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
03/11/2016
Experts agreed at NatCon 2016 that while it’s important to maintain patient privacy, sharing of patient records can often be important for ensuring family involvement and better coordination of care.
Experts agreed at NatCon 2016 that while it’s important to maintain patient privacy, sharing of patient records can often be important for ensuring family involvement and better coordination of care.
Experts agreed at NatCon 2016...
03/11/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive

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