substance abuse disorder

New Bill driving expansion of telehealth options for MAT, Substance Abuse Programs

A new bill presented to the Congress looks at permanently allowing healthcare providers to use telehealth in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs for the purpose of substance abuse and extend Medicare coverage for audio-only phone calls.

U.S. Senator Warner asks DEA to expedite substance abuse telehealth guidance

A U.S. Senator has called for the Drug Enforcement Administration to stop delaying providers from being able to treat patients using telehealth.