Bill of Health

JANUARY 9, 2023

Catching Black women’s symptoms early could help to connect them to mental health treatment before they experience a major episode. This is especially important because Black people are often misdiagnosed with psychotic disorders when presenting with affective or mood disorders, like depression.

COVID-19 162

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 28, 2023

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.,

Health Care Reform 104

Health Care Reform Health Services Administration Licensing Health Outcomes 104

Healthcare Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

1] In addition to the challenges presented by provider shortages, even when patients are able to locate an available mental health provider, many are hesitant to engage in treatment due to cost uncertainties, which often arise due to limited availability for in-network care and the subsequent need to seek out-of-network care. [2]

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Outside the circumstances of the PHE, direct supervision requires the immediate availability of the supervising physician or other practitioner, but the professional need not be present in the same room during the service.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

1] The proposed rule also would allow practitioners to prescribe any other Schedule III-V narcotic drug that becomes approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for use in the maintenance or detoxification treatment of OUD, should any such additional drugs be approved. [2]

Telemedicine 52

Telemedicine COVID-19 FDA Compliance 52

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

By Jon Larsen and Sterling Johnson People who need opioid use (OUD) treatment in the United States are often not receiving it — at least two million people with OUD are experiencing a treatment gap that prevents or hampers their ability to receive life-saving care and support.

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