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06/02/2016
The Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose is backed in part by three pharmaceutical companies, and it aims to advocate for opioid-related legislation and adequate federal funding.
The Coalition to Stop Opioid Overdose is backed in part by three pharmaceutical companies, and it aims to advocate for opioid-related legislation and adequate federal funding.
The Coalition to Stop Opioid...
06/02/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
05/25/2016
A recent survey of more than 2,300 physicians and psychiatric providers revealed that even with parity laws, access is not improving for patients seeking treatment for mental disorders.
A recent survey of more than 2,300 physicians and psychiatric providers revealed that even with parity laws, access is not improving for patients seeking treatment for mental disorders.
A recent survey of more than...
05/25/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
05/25/2016
CVS Health has added seven states to its naloxone program, reflecting the trend among drug stores nationwide that are increasing their efforts to address addiction.
CVS Health has added seven states to its naloxone program, reflecting the trend among drug stores nationwide that are increasing their efforts to address addiction.
CVS Health has added seven...
05/25/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
05/23/2016
Telemental health is an emerging alternative for rural and underserved populations, but it remains an imperfect solution.
Telemental health is an emerging alternative for rural and underserved populations, but it remains an imperfect solution.
Telemental health is an emerging...
05/23/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
04/13/2016
The new not-for-profit Insured Consumer Access Network (ICAN) will provide scholarships for patients' out-of-pocket costs for treatment within a network of ethical providers.
The new not-for-profit Insured Consumer Access Network (ICAN) will provide scholarships for patients' out-of-pocket costs for treatment within a network of ethical providers.
The new not-for-profit Insured...
04/13/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
03/31/2016
Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) can be an effective and valuable tool to help identify and prevent prescription drug misuse. However, in most states, prescriber participation is very low, a new report states.
Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) can be an effective and valuable tool to help identify and prevent prescription drug misuse. However, in most states, prescriber participation is very low, a new report states.
Prescription drug monitoring...
03/31/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
03/31/2016
FDA's previously announced opioid task force aims to rework the agency’s approach to medications. Here is an update on its progress.
FDA's previously announced opioid task force aims to rework the agency’s approach to medications. Here is an update on its progress.
FDA's previously announced...
03/31/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
03/30/2016
Tom Frieden of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Nora D. Volkow of the National Institute on Drug Abuse presented up-to-date information on opioid misuse in the context of today’s healthcare system.
Tom Frieden of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Nora D. Volkow of the National Institute on Drug Abuse presented up-to-date information on opioid misuse in the context of today’s healthcare system.
Tom Frieden of the Centers for...
03/30/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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

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