K&L Gates Triage: The Opioid Epidemic: Federal and State Requirements on Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Abuse Disorders
In the sixth episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Lauren Perry discusses some of the legal obligations for providers who prescribe controlled substances as treatment for substance abuse disorders.
Specific state and federal requirements will generally vary depending on the type of medication prescribed and the setting in which the treatment is dispensed and administered. This episode also covers federal legislation that expanded the ability of qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to prescribe certain controlled substances for opioid treatment.
About Triage
Triage: Rapid Legal Lessons for Busy Health Care Professionals has been created by K&L Gates to convey information about developments in health law through short podcasts.
If you work in the health care industry, you have grown accustomed to frequent changes in laws and regulations. On some days, it may seem like an insurmountable task to keep up with every change, especially as a new presidential administration and new policies take shape.
The K&L Gates Health Care Practice will regularly create Triage podcasts to help you learn about the latest developments in health law. Our lawyers will identify the most important changes and analyze the impact of these changes on our clients.
