Opioids
AHA letter to Representatives Fred Upton and Frank Pallone, Jr. expressing views regarding opioid legislation pending before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
AHA comments to HHS on the proposed revision to the regulation governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder patients' records.
David Schreiner, President/CEO, Katherine Shaw Bethea (KSB) Hospital, Dixon, IL and Danny Langloss, Chief of Police, City of Dixon, IL describe their community partnership -- The Safe Passage Initiative: Police Giving Hope to Addicts through the Tools for Recovery.
Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative: Community Hospital Foundation
Held April 26, 2016
Too many families have experienced devastating loss due to a loved one’s addiction to opioids. That’s why the need for sound clinical guidance is urgent and we appreciate the CDC’s leadership on this critical public health issue.
The burgeoning opioid epidemic takes a devastating toll on patients, their families and their communities. Ending it requires strong leadership and collaboration from all stakeholders, working together at the national, state and community levels. America’s hospitals are playing a key role in the…
The AHA applauds the new funding proposed today by the Administration to help people with opioid use disorders and heroin addiction get needed care.
AHA letter to Representatives Fred Upton and Frank Pallone, Jr. regarding H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act.