Opioids
Hospitalizations for opioid abuse/dependence increased 72% between 2002 and 2012 to an estimated 520,275 per year, while hospitalizations for opioid-associated infections rose 91% to 6,535, according to a study published today in Health Affairs. Intravenous administration of opioids and heroin…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee tomorrow will mark-up various legislation addressing the opioid abuse epidemic. As hospitals see firsthand the effects of the opioid abuse epidemic on patients, families and communities, the AHA today sent a letter to Representatives Fred Upton and Frank…
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.