Opioid Use Disorder
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Every day, hospitals witness the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic on the patients, families, and communities we serve. Prescription opioids can be a safe and necessary element of pain management for those who have experienced trauma or are suffering from cancer, sickle cell disease or…
On February 9, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, a massive budget bill containing a number of priorities important to hospitals and health systems. In addition to funding the government until March 23, the bill also raises the debt ceiling and…
The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association responds to the Senate Finance Committee’s request for policy recommendations to address the opioid epidemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week launched Rx Awareness, a communications campaign to educate the public about the risks associated with prescription opioids to prevent misuse and overdose.
Members Only Call - describe the evolution and impact of their community partnership.
AHA letter to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding medication-assisted treatment for opiod user disorders.
Too many families have experienced devastating loss due to a loved one’s addiction to opioids. That’s why the need for sound clinical guidance is urgent and we appreciate the CDC’s leadership on this critical public health issue.
Wayne Young, senior vice president, behavioral health, JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas, is the 2016 chair of the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Association's Constituency Section for Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Services.
The AHA applauds the new funding proposed today by the Administration to help people with opioid use disorders and heroin addiction get needed care.