Lexology April 16, 2024
New Final Rule on Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
On April 4, 2024, a final rule published on February 2, 2024 (the Final Rule) went into effect that concerns medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder. The Final Rule, published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in concert with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), makes changes to the existing regulations concerning opioid treatment programs (OTPs) at 42 C.F.R. Part 8. The compliance date for the Final Rule is October 2, 2024.
The Final Rule updates accreditation and certification standards to codify the use of online/electronic forms and to reflect a modern treatment environment. It also promotes practitioner autonomy and...
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