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AHA infographic: The Realities of Behavioral Health in Older Adults 

Older adults may be in circumstances that exacerbate challenges to accessing behavioral health care and have complex needs that can complicate behavioral health treatment.
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HRSA hotline resources available for Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced its toll-free number (1-833-TLC-MAMA) and promotional toolkit are available in advance of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, May 5-11.
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House committee advances reauthorization of SUPPORT Act

The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a markup April 29 where it advanced the AHA-supported SUPPORT Act (H.R. 2483).
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Study finds AI screening for OUD led to fewer hospital readmissions 

The National Institutes of Health April 3 released a study that found an artificial intelligence screening tool was as effective as health care providers in identifying hospitalized adults at risk for opioid use disorder and referring them to inpatient addiction specialists.
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HHS extends public health emergency for opioid crisis

The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday announced that it renewed the public health emergency for the nation’s opioid crisis an additional 90 days.
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Foundation recognizes organizations as champions of well-being 

The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation Feb. 26 recognized 43 licensure boards and 521 hospitals for changing invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions in their licensing applications.
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Integration of Care: Reducing Barriers to Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Mary Thompson, president at Trillium Place and member of AHA’s Committee on Behavioral Health, shares her experience working in the largest mental health and addiction recovery organization in central Illinois.
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OIG report finds just 40% of Medicare enrollees who started treatment for opioid use disorder continued

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Feb. 18 released a report that found about 40% of Medicare enrollees who began opioid use disorder treatment with buprenorphine continued with it for at least six months in office-based settings.
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DEA and HHS delay implementation of buprenorphine final rule

Today the Drug Enforcement Administration and Department of Health and Human Services announced that the effective date for the final rule regarding telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine will be delayed from Feb. 18 to March 21.