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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a final rule updating regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and standards for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). The rule, effective April 2, 2024, with a compliance deadline of October 2, 2024, makes several COVID-19-related flexibilities permanent.
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In conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, the DEA extended telemedicine prescribing medications flexibilities through 2024. We caught up with Dr. Kelly Dunn, Executive Director of Clinical Treatment at the National Center for Wellness and Recovery, to get her thoughts on the extension.
