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Posted 4/12/2024
This peer reviewed journal article OUD treatment and pregnancy outcomes among pregnant patients receiving OUD care through a telehealth addiction treatment program in the US. The patients identified in the study received buprenorphine or buprenorphine and naloxone treatment.
Posted 8/22/2023 (updated 3/26/2024)
Posted 4/28/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The study tested a care coordination model in six rural primary care sites during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, July 2020 to January 2021. Each clinic tracked patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) as they received medication treatment delivered by an external telemedicine provider.
Posted 3/21/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
Researchers at Indiana University conducted one-on-one interviews with clinical providers and other stakeholders in the recovery arena to better understand the slow uptake of the drug most used to treat opioid use disorder. Biases against buprenorphine was the most consistent theme, though the reason for bias differed amongst stakeholders. Clinical providers and behavioral health care providers preferred the abstinence approach rather than use of medications.
Posted 3/14/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced proposed rules for the prescribing of controlled medications via telemedicine beyond the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. One rule addresses the expansion of induction of buprenorphine via telemedicine encounter while the other covers telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances when the practitioner and the patient have not had a prior in-person medical evaluation. While opioid use disorders occur at similar rates in both rural and urban areas, medication assisted treatment (MAT) prescribers have been disproportionately located in urban areas. The public will be able to comment on the proposed rules until March 31st.
Posted 8/31/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
The study explored opportunities for enhanced screening using telehealth and electronic patient-reported outcomes at five HRSA-funded Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program clinics in Alabama – one of seven mostly rural states prioritized for the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative. While there were concerns among survey respondents around lack of in-person interaction, the study revealed opportunities to expand technology use in rural areas.
Posted 6/7/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
This workshop examined the behavioral health trends of children, youth, and young adults in rural communities and best practices to increase behavioral health treatment outcomes.
Posted 6/7/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
Cohort-Specific Sessions/Activities and Day 2 Wrap-Up
Posted 9/1/2021 (updated 4/3/2024)
Posted 8/25/2021 (updated 4/2/2024)
Created by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), the Psychology
Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) is an interstate compact that facilitates the practice of
psychology using telecommunications technologies (telepsychology) and/or
temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological practice.