How Effective Are Virtual OUD Solutions Compared to Usual Care?
A new report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute found that virtual opioid use disorder companies are just as effective as usual in-person treatment and can improve retention.
Telehealth Advocates Praise DEA’s 3rd Extension of Telemedicine Flexibilities, but Call for Further Action
The DEA recently announced the third extension of Covid-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances. Telehealth advocates applaud this move but remain hopeful for a more permanent solution in the future.
Transforming the OR: CEO Reveals Game-Changing AI Tech for Better Efficiency
How Apella leverages technology to increase OR efficiency.
Health Leaders Applaud HHS’ Action Giving Some Incarcerated Individuals Medicaid Coverage Before Release
Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah and Vermont have been authorized by HHS to provide Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage to those transitioning out of incarceration up to 90 days before they're released. Several healthcare leaders called the action a necessary step.
5 Funding Announcements Made By Payer/Employer Companies In May
Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds in the payer/employer space that were announced in May.
Boulder Care Secures $35M To Advance Virtual Addiction Care
Boulder Care's Series C funding round was led by Advance Venture Partners and included participation from Stripes, First Round Capital, Qiming Venture Partners and Laerdal Million Lives Fund. In total, Boulder Care has raised about $85 million.
Telehealth Advocates: HHS Has Done Its Bit on Expanding OUD Treatment; DEA Needs to Step Up
HHS recently released a final rule that allows practitioners in Opioid Treatment Programs to start patients on methadone or buprenorphine via telehealth. However, the final rule does not apply to the broader range of providers, leading telehealth advocates to call for additional changes from the DEA.
Transforming Clinical Content with Ambient & Generative AI
Sheila Bond, MD, talked about the latest trends regarding integration of AI in healthcare.
Boulder Care Extends Virtual Substance Use Disorder Treatment to Adolescents
As the opioid crisis grows for teens, Boulder Care has expanded its substance use disorder treatment to support adolescents. The company is starting its adolescent services in Washington with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
Why Boulder Care’s CEO Is Hopeful About the Future of Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The DEA proposed a rule back in March that would roll back some of the Covid-19 flexibilities for the virtual prescribing of controlled substances, but has since extended the flexibilities. Stephanie Strong, founder and CEO of Boulder Care, feels confident that the DEA will continue to be open to the prescribing of these medications via telemedicine.
‘A Criminal Justice Approach to a Public Health Problem’: How the Justice System Can Improve SUD Support
There is inadequate substance use disorder support for people who are incarcerated or are leaving incarceration. But there are opportunities to make improvements, experts say.