Addiction medicine

Delcath Systems Announces Appointment of Bridget Martell, MA, MD to Delcath’s Board of Directors

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火曜日, 5月 28, 2024
Oncology, Medical Devices, Health, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, M.A, Yale University, Eli Lilly and Company, Faculty, Consultant, Liver, Internal medicine, Addiction medicine, Therapy, Microbiology, Chicago Medical School, Internal, Molecular Immunology, System, Acquisition, Cornell University, Boston University

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Martell to the Delcath Board,” said John Sylvester, Chairman of the Delcath Board of Directors.

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  • “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Martell to the Delcath Board,” said John Sylvester, Chairman of the Delcath Board of Directors.
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  • “I am excited to be joining Delcath’s Board of Directors at this crucial time in the Company’s growth and evolution,” said Dr. Martell.
  • “I look forward to supporting the Delcath team both in its near-term commercial goals and longer-term clinical development strategy.”

American Addiction Centers Names River Oaks Treatment Center a Veterans Center of Excellence

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木曜日, 5月 16, 2024
Grief, Patient, EMDR, ACSW, Motivational interviewing, Education, Addiction medicine, Trauma, PTSD, Mental health, LGBTQ, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Certification, LCSW, Veterans' affairs, AAC, Culture, Drinking, Curriculum, Rally Point, Rally, Aftercare, American Addiction Centers, Physician, Dialectical behavior therapy, Hospital

RIVERVIEW, Fla., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) has recognized River Oaks Treatment Center as a Veterans Center of Excellence, highlighting its commitment to providing high-quality, Veterans-focused care.

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  • RIVERVIEW, Fla., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) has recognized River Oaks Treatment Center as a Veterans Center of Excellence, highlighting its commitment to providing high-quality, Veterans-focused care.
  • Additionally, River Oaks Treatment Center is committed to advanced certification of its staff in Veterans care services, a rarity among healthcare providers.
  • In addition, River Oaks Treatment Center stands out as one of the only treatment centers in Florida with four physicians board certified in Addiction Medicine from the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
  • "Our program's dedication to Veterans is deeply ingrained," stated Fran Myers-Routt, LCSW, ACSW, Clinical Director at River Oaks Treatment Center.

SHATTERPROOF AND ANTHEM BLUE CROSS FOUNDATION PARTNER TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE STIGMA AROUND A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER IN CALIFORNIA

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月曜日, 4月 29, 2024
Mortality, Patient, CME, Learning, Risk, CDC, Suds, SASI, Elevance Health, Health care, Partnership, Substance use disorder, Research, Curriculum, Addiction medicine, Mental health, Society, Physician, Conditional sentence, ASAM, Osteopathy, Organization, CE, Disease, Nursing

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities. Stigma against people with a SUD extends beyond individual and interpersonal levels. The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD. Specifically, 65% of healthcare professionals falsely believe that a SUD isn't a chronic disease.

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  • The Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) found that healthcare professionals hold similar stigmatizing beliefs toward someone with a SUD.
  • To address addiction stigma among healthcare professionals, Shatterproof, a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction health crisis, is teaming up with Anthem Blue Cross Foundation to bring additional learning to the healthcare community, reduce stigma of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and improve quality of care.
  • The funding for the partnership is through the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Elevance Health Foundation .
  • "Anthem Blue Cross recognizes the long-standing racial and health inequities in our healthcare system and our society as a whole," said Les Ybarra, president, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Health Plan.

River Oaks Treatment Center is Setting the Standard for Clinical Excellence in Florida with Four Board-Certified Addiction Medicine Physicians

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024
Accreditation Council, Graduate medical education, CDC, Addiction medicine, Disease, Patient, Physician, Faculty, Accreditation, Knowledge

RIVERVIEW, Fla., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- River Oaks Treatment Center is proud to announce that it has two additional board-certified addiction medicine physicians on its staff.

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  • RIVERVIEW, Fla., April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- River Oaks Treatment Center is proud to announce that it has two additional board-certified addiction medicine physicians on its staff.
  • Dr. Michael Murphy and Dr. Keivan Hosseinnejad recently achieved board certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
  • This designation positions River Oaks as one of the only treatment providers in Florida with four certified addiction medicine specialists and an addiction medicine fellowship program accredited by Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
  • In addition to their clinical roles, Dr. Murphy and Dr. Hosseinnejad will also serve as faculty in the Addiction Medicine Fellowship program at River Oaks Treatment Center.

Bel Aire Recovery Center Expands Services for Military & Veteran Treatment

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024
Summit, Certification, Trauma, Addiction medicine, CCN, Freedom, Tricare, Patient, Physician, Betty Ford Center, Hospital, MSW, COVID-19, Veteran, Nursing

WICHITA, Kan., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bel Aire Recovery Center (Bel Aire), a 45-bed facility providing substance use detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services, is now a fully contracted partner with Tricare, expanding their award-winning Tactical Recovery treatment program for the military and veteran community.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bel Aire Recovery Center (Bel Aire), a 45-bed facility providing substance use detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient services, is now a fully contracted partner with Tricare, expanding their award-winning Tactical Recovery treatment program for the military and veteran community.
  • Bel Aire is owned by Summit BHC, a leading behavioral health and substance use operator with 37 facilities across the U.S.
  • We are committed to providing high-level substance use care in a community that deserves our absolute best," said Clayton Carr, CEO of Bel Aire Recovery Center.
  • Bel Aire also achieved certification as a Veteran-Ready Healthcare Organization by PsychArmor, nationally recognized training in military cultural competency.

Ophelia Designated as Pennsylvania's First Virtual-Oriented Center of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024
Public, CMS, Pharmacy, Drug, Health Affairs, Fentanyl, Safety, NIH, MAT, CDC, Human services, OUD, Addiction medicine, COE, Disease, Patient, Privacy, Department of Human Services, DSM-IV codes, Prevalence, Pharmaceutical industry

Ophelia uses a virtual-first care model to improve access and retention in evidence-based OUD treatment by lowering barriers to care for rural, underserved, and historically stigmatized patient populations.

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  • Ophelia uses a virtual-first care model to improve access and retention in evidence-based OUD treatment by lowering barriers to care for rural, underserved, and historically stigmatized patient populations.
  • Pennsylvania's COE program has rigorous standards that each provider must meet to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based treatment.
  • All Ophelia clinicians are trained in addiction medicine, employed by the company, and licensed in the patient's state.
  • For more information, visit ophelia.com , and to read testimonials from Ophelia patients, visit the company's Google Reviews .

Virtue Recovery Opens State-of-the-Art Detox Facility in Houston, TX

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月曜日, 4月 8, 2024
Aftercare, Hope, Empowerment, Growth, Environment, Rehabilitation, Addiction medicine, Hospital

HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "This new facility in Houston is a testament to Virtue Recovery Center's dedication to leading-edge addiction treatment and its belief in the transformative power of a comprehensive, patient-centered approach. Incorporating evidence-based and holistic therapies ensures that individuals receive the most effective and personalized care possible." Stated Michael Banis (Chief Development Officer) at Virtue Recovery in Houston, TX. "Our expansion into Houston, TX, is a light of hope, offering an innovative and deeply compassionate path to recovery. This move is more than just a geographical expansion; it's a redefinition of what it means to seek and find healing from addiction. It's about ensuring that every individual has access to a recovery process that truly understands and addresses their journey towards healing."

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  • Virtue Recovery Center's latest venture in Houston, TX, introduces a pioneering state-of-the-art detox facility, setting new standards in addiction recovery care.
  • At Virtue Recovery Center, we're not just opening a facility but unveiling a new chapter in addiction recovery.
  • Emphasizing a personalized approach to recovery, Virtue Recovery Center prides itself on developing treatment programs as unique as the individuals they serve.
  • As Virtue Recovery Center unveils its state-of-the-art detox facility in Houston, TX, it stands as a testament to the center's unwavering commitment to advancing addiction recovery.

Battling the opioid epidemic: New research shows access to opioid use disorder treatment in emergency rooms saves lives

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024
JAMA, EDS, American Medical Association, Survival, Addiction medicine, AHS, Patient, OUD, Journal, Research, Buprenorphine, Opioid use disorder, Emergency department, Drug, ED, Alameda Health System, Pharmaceutical industry

The research points to emergency rooms as critical gateways for providers to reach and treat patients with opioid use disorder.

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  • The research points to emergency rooms as critical gateways for providers to reach and treat patients with opioid use disorder.
  • Emergency departments are often the lowest-barrier access point for people seeking immediate health care.
  • This research shows that initiation of buprenorphine in the emergency department, combined with linkage to outpatient treatment, saves lives.
  • The Bridge Clinic at AHS is at the forefront of bringing opioid use disorder treatment to patients in Alameda County.

Collaboration with Ophelia Provides Highmark Wholecare Members Collaboration With Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

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水曜日, 3月 20, 2024
Psychiatry, Addiction medicine, Education, Patient, MAT, OUD, Travel, Buprenorphine, Prescription, Death, Opioid use disorder, Methadone, Drug, CDC, Medicaid, Medicare, Food, Fentanyl, Pharmaceutical industry

Ophelia has been part of Highmark Wholecare parent company Highmark Health's network in Pennsylvania since July 2021, serving 2.9 million commercial members.

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  • Ophelia has been part of Highmark Wholecare parent company Highmark Health's network in Pennsylvania since July 2021, serving 2.9 million commercial members.
  • In addition to treatment deserts and localized provider shortages, people with OUD tend to experience financial hurdles when seeking treatment.
  • "Highmark Wholecare's collaboration with Ophelia is helping course correct this crisis by providing access to comprehensive OUD care that our Medicaid and D-SNP members can receive quickly and safely."
  • "Our expanded collaboration with Highmark Health through Highmark Wholecare members allows us to serve communities that continue to be severely impacted by the opioid epidemic," said Zack Gray , CEO and co-founder at Ophelia.

MCG Releases 28th Edition of Guidelines with New Support for the 2024 Medicare Advantage Final Rule

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火曜日, 2月 27, 2024
Language, Hospital, Addiction medicine, CMS, MCG, Health, Transport, Medicare Advantage, Citation, Data, ASAM, Ambulatory care, Society, Medicare, Hearst Communications, Health insurance

SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MCG Health, part of the Hearst Health network and an industry leader in technology-enabled evidence-based guidance, announces the release of its 28th edition of the MCG care guidelines. Many new changes to the industry-leading guidelines were made to help payers and providers support compliance with the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F) which was announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in April 2023.

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  • Many new changes to the industry-leading guidelines were made to help payers and providers support compliance with the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F) which was announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in April 2023.
  • - Jon Shreve, President & CEO, MCG Health
    MCG care guidelines are among the most widely used clinical guidelines in the healthcare industry.
  • The updates were designed to help payers and providers support compliance with the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule (CMS-4201-F).
  • In addition, MCG will hold several educational sessions related to the 28th edition at their annual Client Forum in Phoenix, Arizona (April 22-24).