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Access to Care

In the US, less than 20% of patients who have a substance use disorder are able to access evidence-based treatment for their disorder. Access to care means that patients have timely, equitable, humane, effective, affordable and safe treatment options that utilize evidence-based practices.

April 2, 2020 by NYSAM

Addiction Practice Changes in the COVID Era and New ASAM Clinical Guidelines

During these unprecedented and trying times, information is coming at us from many angles and it’s hard to keep up.…

December 20, 2019 by Daniel Schatz, MD

Addiction Education – A Pressing Need

In 2018 about 70,000 people died from an unintentional drug overdose, 80,000 from alcohol, and approximately half a million from…

August 1, 2019 by NYSAM

Public Policy Action: NYSAM A2904/S4808 and A7246B/S5935 Senate Bill Response Letter Regarding Prior Authorization Barriers to Lifesaving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

July 24, 2019 The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224…

March 12, 2019 by Josh Lynch, DO

Buffalo Matters: This Innovative Strategy is Saving Lives in Erie County, NY

People seeking treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) should be able to access that care 24/7 and have choices of where they want to continue treatment. Places like Buffalo, NY are embracing this treatment ideal and changing the way patients access care for OUD.

February 15, 2019 by Melissa Weimer, MD

NYSAM Opposes Assembly Bill 8566/Senate Bill 6815

Memo in Opposition Assembly bill 8566 /Senate bill 6815 Rules and regulations promoting recovery from opioid abuse and reducing diversion.…

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