# Addiction Medicine * **Definition:** A medical specialty focused on the treatment of addiction and substance use disorders. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Addiction Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Addiction Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 2.7K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/19/2025 | [**The invisible weight carried by Black female physicians - KevinMD.com**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/05/the-invisible-weight-carried-by-black-female-physicians.html) | [[KevinMD]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**How the CDC's opioid rules created a crisis for chronic pain patients - KevinMD.com**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/04/how-the-cdcs-opioid-rules-created-a-crisis-for-chronic-pain-patients.html) | [[KevinMD]] | | 4/10/2025 | [**Merger ion in Telehealth**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/merger-acquisition-in-telehealth/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Addiction medicine providers appeal to DOGE to improve access to methadone**](https://www.beckersbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-addiction-treatment/addiction-medicine-providers-appeal-to-doge-to-improve-access-to-methadone/) | [[Beckers Behavioral Health]] | | 3/28/2025 | [**Clinical, Consumer Groups Alarmed by HHS Reorganization, Downsizing**](https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value-based-care/medicare-medicaid/article/55278114/clinical-consumer-groups-alarmed-by-hhs-reorganization-downsizing) | [[Healthcare Innovation]] | | 3/17/2025 | [**Texas GOP Legislators Come After Medication Abortion - KFF Health News**](https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/texas-gop-legislators-come-after-medication-abortion/) | [[KFF Health News]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Moving Toward Implementation of Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Health Care The ...**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/articlepdf/2830339/jama_van_genderen_2025_vp_250020_1738942289.32031.pdf) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Launching the Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network (TRAIN) A Consortium to Facilitate ...**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/articlepdf/2830340/jama_emb_2025_vp_250019_1738942291.693.pdf) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Matthew Perry Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital team up to fight addiction**](https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/matthew-perry-addiction-medicine-massachusetts-general-hospital/) | [[CBS News]] | | 1/7/2025 | [**CORRECTION: 2025's Top-Rated EHR Vendors Across 40 Medical & Surgical Specialties**](https://www.newswire.com/news/correction-2025-s-top-rated-ehr-vendors-across-40-medical-surgical-22499877) | [[Newswire]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**From liquid handcuffs to miracle molecule: MOTAA would expand methadone access and help fight the overdose epidemic**](https://kevinmd.com/2025/01/from-liquid-handcuffs-to-miracle-molecule-motaa-would-expand-methadone-access-and-help-fight-the-overdose-epidemic.html) | [[KevinMD]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Ambulatory EHR Excellence: Top Vendors Recognized for Innovation and User Satisfaction ...**](https://www.newswire.com/news/ambulatory-ehr-excellence-top-vendors-recognized-for-innovation-and-22497739) | [[Newswire]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**2025's Top-Rated EHR Vendors Across 40 Medical & Surgical Specialties - Newswire.com**](https://www.newswire.com/news/2025-s-top-rated-ehr-vendors-across-40-medical-surgical-specialties-22492810) | [[Newswire]] | | 12/29/2024 | [**Navigating Virtual Prescribing Policy Changes in 2025**](https://medcitynews.com/2024/12/navigating-virtual-prescribing-policy-changes-in-2025/) | [[MedCity News]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**BayMark Health Services Announces the Appointment of Two Chief Medical Officers**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/baymark-health-services-announces-appointment-180000955.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827918) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**Ouma Health and Marani Health Join Forces to Revolutionize Maternity Care in Underserved Communities**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ouma-health-and-marani-health-join-forces-to-revolutionize-maternity-care-in-underserved-communities-302325200.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**Ouma Health and Marani Health Join Forces to Revolutionize Maternity Care in ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ouma-health-marani-health-join-192100412.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/2/2024 | [**JAMA**](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2827395) | [[JAMA Network]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**PursueCare Introduces RESET® and RESET-O®-FDA-Authorized Digital Therapeutics for Addiction Treatment**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241016147466/pursuecare-introduces-reset-and-reset-ofda-authorized-digital-therapeutics-for-addiction-treatment) | [[Morningstar]] | | 10/11/2024 | [**Digital health funding: Glooko gets $100M, appoints new CEO**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/digital-health/top-funding-glooko-maven-clinic-radiantai) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 10/10/2024 | [**The Contractors Association of West Virginia visits WVU Tech campus and awards a scholarship**](https://www.aol.com/contractors-association-west-virginia-visits-233835407.html) | [[AOL]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**Clinica announces first fellow for addiction medicine program**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/clinica-announces-first-fellow-addiction-035900769.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 6/17/2024 | [**SpineThera, Inc. to Collaborate With Mayo Clinic to Advance Solutions in Substance Abuse Disorder Treatment**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240617603300/en/SpineThera-Inc.-to-Collaborate-With-Mayo-Clinic-to-Advance-Solutions-in-Substance-Abuse-Disorder-Treatment/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/13/2020 | [**Medcity Pivot Podcast**](https://medcitynews.com/tag/medcity-pivot-podcast/) | [[MedCity News]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)**: A professional society representing physicians and other professionals who specialize in addiction medicine. - **Dr. Phillip A. Helmbright, MD**: A recognized expert in addiction medicine and geriatric care, dedicated to compassionate support for individuals in recovery. - **Dr. Sarah Wakeman**: Director of the fellowship program, emphasizing the need for specialists in Addiction Medicine. - **Dr. Phillip A. Helmbright**: Specializes in geriatric care and addiction medicine, recognized for contributions to addiction recovery. - **Massachusetts General Hospital**: A leading hospital that collaborates with the Matthew Perry Foundation to train specialists in Addiction Medicine. - **PursueCare**: A provider of virtual addiction treatment and pharmacy services, participating in the ASAM Conference and offering innovative digital therapeutics. - **Dr. Jennifer McNeely**: Researcher emphasizing the potential of addiction consult programs like CATCH to improve treatment uptake for opioid use disorder. - **Kevin Armington**: An internal medicine physician specializing in HIV and addiction medicine, utilizing telemedicine for patient care. - **Boulder Care**: A healthcare provider focused on delivering high-quality addiction medicine services, particularly for Medicaid beneficiaries. - **Dr. Nihar Gala**: Founder and CEO of Alpha Care Medical, emphasizing holistic and preventative care in addiction medicine. - **American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT)**: Hosting annual meetings to discuss advancements in medical toxicology and substance use disorder management. - **American Society of Addiction Medicine**: An organization that opened a draft of its clinical practice guideline on benzodiazepine tapering for public comment. - **Bicycle Health**: A provider of virtual medication-assisted treatment for teens with opioid use disorder, emphasizing tailored care. - **Alina Lodge**: An organization focused on providing addiction treatment and care based on proven methodologies. - **Aware Recovery Care**: A provider of in-home addiction treatment services, collaborating with Hartford HealthCare to enhance care access. - **Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine**: Received a grant to develop continuing education programs aimed at increasing the treatment of opioid use disorders by primary care providers. - **Clearmind Medicine Inc.**: A company focused on developing innovative therapies for mental health and addiction care, including a combination therapy of Ibogaine and N-Acylethanolamines. - **Alameda Health System**: An organization providing low-barrier access to care for opioid use disorder through its emergency department. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Matthew Perry Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital**: Established an addiction medicine training fellowship to eliminate stigma and improve addiction treatment. - **Cedars-Sinai and START Program**: Implementing a care management strategy to connect patients with substance abuse issues to medication-based treatment services post-discharge. - **NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYC Public Hospital System**: Collaboration to evaluate the CATCH program, which provides addiction care to hospitalized patients. - **Collaborations with research institutions**: These partnerships focus on studying the effectiveness of various addiction treatment modalities and the integration of technology in treatment protocols. - **Research collaborations between universities and addiction treatment centers**: These collaborations focus on studying the efficacy of new treatment modalities and the integration of technology in addiction care. - **Partnerships between healthcare providers and technology companies**: These collaborations aim to develop innovative solutions for addiction treatment, including telehealth services and mobile applications for monitoring and support. - **Boston University and Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine**: Partnering to create continuing education programs to enhance the treatment of opioid use disorders by primary care providers. - **Collaborations between healthcare providers and technology companies**: These partnerships aim to develop digital health solutions, such as telemedicine platforms and mobile apps, to improve access to addiction treatment. - **SpineThera and Mayo Clinic**: Collaborating to develop long-acting injectable drugs aimed at improving treatment outcomes for individuals with substance abuse disorders. - **Sonara Health and NIDA**: Funding for the Remote Observed Methadone Evaluation (ROME) study to enhance treatment retention and patient outcomes. - **Careviso and XiFin**: Strategic alliance to enhance operational efficiencies for diagnostic laboratories, indirectly supporting addiction treatment through improved healthcare access. - **ACMT**: Hosting collaborative panel sessions with various toxicology organizations to discuss advancements in the field. - **Aware Recovery Care and Hartford HealthCare**: A partnership aimed at improving access to in-home mental health and substance use disorder treatment in Connecticut. - **AI-driven Screening Tool Development**: Collaboration among researchers to create an AI tool that identifies hospitalized adults at risk for opioid use disorder. - **Bicycle Health**: Partnered with investors to expand access to virtual opioid use disorder treatment, aiming to combat the opioid crisis. - **Thriveworks and Ophelia**: Partnership to facilitate referrals for patients with opioid use disorder and those needing extensive mental health care. - **Choose Your Horizon**: Expanding services nationwide, aiming to enhance access to mental health and addiction treatments across all 50 states. - **CA Bridge Initiative**: A collaborative effort to enhance emergency care for individuals with opioid use disorder, adopted by over 80% of California hospitals. - **UF Health and Lutheran Services**: Collaborating to assess community needs and develop intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs to improve mental health care. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Addiction Medicine Fellowship**: Clinica Sierra Vista's fellowship aims to train board-certified physicians in addiction medicine, emphasizing empathy in treatment. - **Telemedicine in Addiction Treatment**: The UPMC Toxicology Telemedicine Bridge Clinic aims to provide remote support for addiction treatment. - **Data Analytics**: Utilization of data analytics to track patient outcomes and improve treatment protocols, enhancing personalized care in addiction medicine. - **Telehealth in Addiction Medicine**: The rise of telehealth services has made addiction treatment more accessible, allowing patients to receive care remotely, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. - **START Program at Cedars-Sinai**: A program that pairs addiction specialists with social workers to create personalized post-discharge care plans for patients with substance use issues. - **Matthew Perry Foundation Fellowship**: A new fellowship program aimed at training specialists in Addiction Medicine to combat addiction and reduce stigma. - **Digital Therapeutics**: The development of mobile applications and online platforms that provide cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic interventions for addiction. - **Telehealth Expansion**: The rise of telehealth services in addiction treatment, improving access to care and addressing provider shortages. - **Combination Therapy Development**: Clearmind's patent application for a combination therapy of Ibogaine and N-Acylethanolamines aims to enhance safety and efficacy in addiction treatment. - **Harm Reduction Strategies**: Federal agencies are promoting harm reduction over total abstinence, recognizing the complexities of addiction. - **Telehealth for Opioid Addiction**: Telehealth companies advocate for differentiated regulation of controlled substances to maintain access to medications like buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. - **CATCH Program**: Evaluated for its effectiveness in improving post-discharge treatment uptake for opioid use disorder, showing significant success. - **Telephone-based intervention program**: Implemented by Dell Medical School to reduce unhealthy alcohol use among patients, showing significant reductions in consumption. - **APDI Grants**: Funding aimed at advancing pediatric medical devices for youth suffering from substance use disorders. - **PursueCare's RESET Digital Therapeutics**: FDA-authorized digital therapeutics for treating substance use disorder, offering a self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy program. - **Virtual Care Models**: Bicycle Health's virtual treatment model for opioid use disorder, focusing on evidence-based care and reducing stigma. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Specialist Shortage**: There is a significant shortage of specialists in Addiction Medicine, particularly in New England, which the fellowship program aims to address. - **Stigma in Addiction Medicine**: Ongoing stigma surrounding addiction affects treatment outcomes and patient willingness to seek help. - **Stigma Surrounding Addiction**: Despite advances in understanding addiction as a medical disease, stigma remains a barrier to effective treatment. - **Healthcare Disparities**: Concerns about equitable access to addiction treatment, particularly for underserved populations. - **Stigma associated with addiction**: Despite advancements in treatment, stigma remains a significant barrier to individuals seeking help for addiction. - **Stigma surrounding addiction**: Despite advancements in treatment, stigma remains a significant barrier to individuals seeking help for addiction. - **Access to care**: There are ongoing challenges related to the availability of addiction treatment services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. - **Data privacy and security**: As technology becomes more integrated into addiction treatment, concerns about the privacy and security of patient data are paramount. - **Access to Treatment**: Regulatory barriers and stigma continue to limit access to effective addiction treatments, particularly for methadone. - **Stigma and Misconceptions**: Stigma surrounding addiction treatment continues to hinder effective care and the normalization of discussions about addiction. - **Funding and Resource Allocation**: Challenges in securing funding for innovative addiction treatment programs and the need for sustainable financial models. - **Access to Treatment for Seniors**: A coalition is urging CMS to enhance care for seniors with substance abuse disorders in long-term care facilities, highlighting the need for access to evidence-based medications. - **Military Culture and Substance Abuse**: Criticism of the military culture that contributes to substance abuse while lacking adequate resources for treatment. - **Health Disparities**: Access to addiction treatment is particularly low in rural and predominantly Black communities, exacerbating health disparities. - **Medicaid Restrictions**: Many states limit Medicaid coverage for buprenorphine, leading to inadequate treatment and increased risk of relapse and overdose. - **Physician Hesitancy**: Many physicians are reluctant to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder due to discomfort and lack of training. - **Stigma and Awareness**: A national survey revealed that 61% of Americans are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder. - **Access Disparities**: Restrictions on telehealth could disproportionately affect rural and underserved communities, limiting their access to necessary addiction treatments. - **Underutilization of Medications**: Research indicates that medications for opioid use disorder are underutilized post-hospitalization for injection-related infections. ## Related Topics [[Addiction Psychiatry]]; [[Addiction Treatment]]