In Part I of this series, we explored the dynamic changes in the regulatory and business landscape within the behavioral health industry since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. One significant obstacle to effective and accessible substance use treatment has been the presence of outdated and ineffective regulations.
Eliminating Barriers to Care: X-Waiver Elimination & MAT via Telehealth
Jun 9, 2023 12:05:38 PM / by Jason Batten, LPC, ALPS, AADC posted in Addiction Recovery, Addiction, Recovery Services, COVID-19, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder, Medication-Assisted Treatment, telehealth
Navigating the Shifting SUD Landscape: How to Stay Relevant Part 1
May 9, 2023 11:52:43 AM / by Jason Batten, LPC, ALPS, AADC posted in Addiction Recovery, Addiction, Recovery Services, COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially lifted the global emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a positive trend in containing the spread of the virus worldwide. Additionally, the United States' public health emergency has also ended. As a result, healthcare providers, including treatment providers, are navigating a new world with significant changes compared to the early months of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread changes in the healthcare industry, including the adoption of new protocols and technologies, which providers must continue to adapt to moving forward.