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Pleasure testifying on the removal of prior authorizations for MAT in Kentucky (HB 389) with Kimberly Poore Moser. Another obstacle to the access of evidence based treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. #opioids #addictiontreatment

This morning, Energy & Commerce Democrats will hold a hearing about combatting the opioid epidemic. James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H is here with ASAM today to support the MATE Act (H.R. 4974), which would help ensure prescribers know how to treat addiction. #TreatAddictionSaveLives

ASAM's DrShawnRyan to Energy & Commerce Democrats: We need an ‘all hands-on deck’ approach by the medical community, payers, and policymakers to drive demand toward quality, evidence-based addiction treatment. #TreatAddictionSaveLives ow.ly/m11i30qmGj4

During the Energy & Commerce Democrats hearing today, ASAM Legislative Advocacy Committee Chair DrShawnRyan urged lawmakers to advance bills that would ensure the treatment of addiction is taught, standardized, and covered. Learn more: ow.ly/E2sk50yC5ue #TreatAddictionSaveLives

In a new article for Morning Consult, DrShawnRyan urges Congress, President Donald J. Trump, Alex Azar and ONDCP to take action to protect individuals in need of addiction and mental health care during the #COVID19 crisis: ow.ly/ecJL50zmIa9

Proud of BrightView's Chief Medical Officer, DrShawnRyan for writing this article and being recognized by ASAM! Also, thank you to Morning Consult for publishing it. #COVID19 morningconsult.com/opinions/econo…

Millions across our country are struggling with mental illness and substance use disorder. During this difficult time, many find themselves in isolation with limited access to the support network and resources they need. More must be done to provide access to care.

The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening the mental health crisis in this country. Now is the time to address it head-on. I wrote a piece in The Hill today defining the steps we must take to help those that are suffering and save lives. thehill.com/blogs/congress…

“... Congress should start by providing at least $38.5 billion in emergency funding for behavioral health organizations.” MH/SUD treatment providers need HHS.gov’s help via CARES Act Provider Relief Fund. ONDCP

We need your help to ensure that patients who present with substance use disorders receive a consult from a physician with specialty training. It starts with bringing addiction medicine fellowships to our hospitals and communities. The White House aaap.org/building-the-a…

When addiction & incarceration intersect, health risks skyrocket. One critical part of the solution is Paul Tonko’s Medicaid Reentry Act. #TreatAddictionSaveLives ow.ly/SH4950A2eDS

Our board has informed @Transition46 Dr. Kelly Clark Kelly J. Clark MD is ready on day one to be head of #ONDCP or #DEA. tinyurl.com/y9hft945 #BidenTransition

ASAM joins Paul Tonko & others in their call to x the x waiver; simultaneously, we must ensure prescribers of controlled meds of any kind, not just buprenorphine, receive baseline education on SUD treatment in medical school, residency or continuing education. Stigma kills.

While COVID-19 has captured our attention, the opioid crisis rages on—compounded by stress, isolation & reductions in services. Spoke with ASAM & Live4Lali today about ways Congress can support IL communities & health providers during these unprecedented health crises.

Despite an overdose epidemic, far too few clinicians are in the fight to #treataddictionsavelives. In a new op-ed for MedPage Today, James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H & Gary Mendell are urging Congress to help close the knowledge gap when it comes to treating addiction: medpagetoday.com/primarycare/op…

Today, ASAM & other stakeholders asked the U.S. FDA to retract its Jan. 12th safety communication regarding buprenorphine: ow.ly/W2FS50HBUay. Here’s why (THREAD 🧵): SAMHSA

ASAM thanks Chuck Schumer,Mitch McConnell,Senator Patty Murray,Richard Burr,Nancy Pelosi,@GOPLeader,Rep. Frank Pallone,CathyMcMorrisRodgers for the #MATAct & #MATEAct in the #Omnibus, which will “X the X-waiver” & promote SUD education.