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Behavioral Health Crisis Services: Insurance Reimbursement

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The National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) call for a sustainable infrastructure to respond to behavioral health crises, through crisis services that are accessible to anyone, anywhere, at any time.

Federal Funding Compendium of Crisis Services: Final Report

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recently developed guidelines for establishing a comprehensive crisis response system for behavioral health. Per these guidelines, a comprehensive system should provide individuals in crisis with “someone to call,” “someone to respond,” and “a place to go” to receive crisis response services.

Buprenorphine Dispensing Among Women of Reproductive Age in the U.S. by Provider Type, 2013-2022 Data Brief

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This study of national retail pharmacy data from 2013 to 2022, found an overall increase in buprenorphine dispensed to women of reproductive age and a marked increase in fills that were prescribed by nurse practitioners/physician assistants.

Early Changes in Waivered Clinicians and Utilization of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder After Implementation of the 2021 HHS Buprenorphine Practice Guidelines

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In April 2021 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued revised Practice Guidelines for the Administration of Buprenorphine for Treating Opioid Use Disorder (Practice Guideline).

Review of Medication-Assisted Treatment Guidelines and Measures for Opioid and Alcohol Use

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Stefanie Pietras, Melissa Azur and Jonathan Brown Mathematica Policy Research ABSTRACT

Review of Medication-Assisted Treatment Guidelines and Measures for Opioid and Alcohol Use

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In response to the growing opioid epidemic, HHS announced a three-pronged initiative in March 2015 to: (1) improve opioid prescribing practices; (2) increase access to naloxone for overdose management; and (3) expand medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to reduce opioid dependence.

Meeting Substance Use and Social Service Needs in Communities of Color

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In this brief, we highlight experiences and practices from substance use treatment providers and their human services partners when serving people of color. We selected providers that focused on serving people of color, and this study was not intended to assess outcomes or effectiveness of any of the practices highlighted.

How Does DATA-Waiver Provider Patient Capacity Relate to Opioid and Buprenorphine Prescribing? Issue Brief

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How Does DATA-Waiver Provider Patient Capacity Relate to Opioid and Buprenorphine Prescribing? Issue Brief Robin Ghertner and Mir M. Ali U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Postpartum Opioid Prescription Fills, Opioid Use Disorder, and Utilization of Medication-Assisted Treatment among Women with Medicaid and Private Health Insurance Coverage Issue Brief

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Postpartum Opioid Prescription Fills, Opioid Use Disorder, and Utilization of Medication-Assisted Treatment among Women with Medicaid and Private Health Insurance Coverage Issue Brief Mir M. Ali, Kristina West, and Emma Nye U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Models for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, Retention, and Continuity of Care

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MODELS FOR MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER, RETENTION, AND CONTINUITY OF CARE Peggy L.

State and Local Policy Levers for Increasing Treatment and Recovery Capacity to Address the Opioid Epidemic: Final Report

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Jesse Hinde, PhD, Jennifer Hayes, BA, Tami Mark, PhD, Shampa Bernstein, JD, BA, and Sarita L.

Psychosocial Supports in Medication-Assisted Treatment: Recent Evidence and Current Practice

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Psychosocial Supports in Medication-Assisted Treatment: Recent Evidence and Current Practice Garrett Moran, Ph.D. West Virginia University (formerly Westat) Hannah Knudsen, Ph.D. University of Kentucky Caroline Snyder, M.P.H.

Expanding Access to Family-Centered Medication-Assisted Treatment Issue Brief

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Economic Opportunity and the Opioid Crisis: Geographic and Economic Trends

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This study examines relationships between indicators of economic opportunity and the prevalence of prescription opioids and substance use in the United States. We have three primary findings:

Psychosocial Supports in Medication-Assisted Treatment: Site Visit Findings and Conclusions

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July 2019 Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (47 PDF pages)

Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: Out-of-Pocket Costs

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Truven Health Analytics Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (60 PDF pages)

Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: Final Report

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Truven Health Analytics Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (67 PDF pages)

Choice Matters: Housing Models that May Promote Recovery for Individuals and Families Facing Opioid Use Disorder

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Susan G. Pfefferle, Samantha S. Karon, and Brandy Wyant Abt Associates Printer Friendly Version in PDF Format (44 PDF pages)

Opioid Abuse in the U.S. and HHS Actions to Address Opioid-Drug Related Overdoses and Deaths

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ASPE Issue Brief: Opioid Abuse in the U.S. and HHS Actions to Address Opioid-Drug Related Overdoses and Deaths (PDF-12 Pages)