HHS finalizes rule on telehealth at opioid treatment programs

Healthcare DIVE February 2, 2024
Emily Olsen

The rule marks the first substantial changes to treatment and delivery standards at opioid treatment programs in more than 20 years, the government said.

Dive Brief:

• The HHS on Thursday finalized a rule that will allow opioid treatment programs to begin some medication treatment via telehealth.
• Under the rule, these providers will be able to initiate treatment with buprenorphine through audio-only or audio-visual telehealth. They can begin methadone treatment via an audio-visual platform — but not through an audio-only option due to its higher risk profile, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said.
• The regulation makes permanent telehealth flexibilities that began during the COVID-19 pandemic to preserve access to care and tackle a worsening opioid epidemic....

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