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Basic Information About Buprenorphine Federal Law For the first time in nearly a century physicians may now treat opiate addiction. On October 17, 2000 Title XXXV of the Children’s Health Act of 2000 was enacted that permits the prescribing of certain medications to treat opiate addiction. Physicians may now prescribe Schedule III, IV, and V…
2009 National Alliance of Methadone Advocates. NAMA Announces New Name. Press Release, April 26, 2009. 2004 National Alliance of Methadone Advocates. National Alliance of Methadone Advocates Calls on Advocates To Remind Policy Makers To Include Medication Assisted Treatment in Access to Recovery Grants. Press Release, June 14, 2004. Curley, B. Recovery Advocates Sharpen Their Skills. Join Together, June…
What Is Office Based Opioid Treatment or OBOT? OBOT is the treatment of opiate addiction with a medication in a physicians’ office and outside of the clinic system. Two medications are available methadone and buprenorphrine that was recently approved. Each medication has specific requirements and regulations before it can be dispensed. Using buprenorphine the physician…
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What is Managed Care? Managed care is a complex system that involves the active coordination of, and the arrangement for, the provision of health services and coverage of health benefits. The most common types of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs.) Managed care…
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