More than 150 organizations have appealed to Pam Bondi, the attorney general of the United States, to bring attention to telemedicine policy under the Department of Justice’s jurisdiction. The letter – organized by the Alliance…
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The Growing Opioid Crisis During COVID-19
The United States faced an intensifying drug crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic, with opioid-related deaths surging dramatically. Drug overdose fatalities increased from 91,799 in 2020 to 107,941 in 2022,…
Background: The opioid crisis continues to pose significant challenges to global public health, necessitating the development of novel interventions to support individuals in managing their substance use and preventing overdose-related deaths. Mobile health (mHealth),…
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By Anuja Vaidya
March 21, 2024 – Telehealth is an effective treatment option for opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.
The opioid crisis has raged in the…
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Behavioral health is having a moment.
With the Covid-19 pandemic fading in the rearview mirror, it appears that some market trends are here to stay. For instance, the demand for behavioral health services that skyrocketed…
Millions of Americans struggle with ongoing pain from chronic conditions — a problem that costs the U.S. an estimated $635 billion each year and has played a key role in the country’s persisting opioid…
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The following is a guest article by Eric Elliott, CEO at Altruix
It is an exciting time to be in the behavioral health industry. From the massive expansion of telehealth brought on by the pandemic…
Over the last several years, the opioid crisis has become a household discussion as government agencies have increased efforts to build awareness of and prevent further deaths from controlled substance abuse. As part of…
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To ensure compliance with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS), healthcare providers can turn to IdenTrust’s one-stop solution for streamlined identity-proofing and multi-factor authentication. With the rise of e-prescribing legislation and the opioid crisis,…
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Carolyn Bradfield, CEO of Interact Lifeline, discusses the pressing issue of overdose deaths caused by fentanyl and highlights the need for more focus on this healthcare crisis. She introduces Interact Lifeline's groundbreaking program called…
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