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Rethinking How We Treat Dually Diagnosed Patients

HIT Consultant

Chief Medical Officer at Lucet One of the most pressing and often overlooked challenges in healthcare today is how to reach and effectively treat dually diagnosed patients — commonly, individuals who grapple with both mental health problems and substance use issues. Bernard DiCasimirro, D.O.,

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Five Opportunities to Use the Law to Address Persistent OUD Treatment Gaps 

Bill of Health

To access the additional 34 opportunities for improved health care for people with OUD and to learn more about the rationale behind these opportunities, visit [link] The Federal Government: “ The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) moved too slowly in allowing mainstream (..)