Substance Use Disorder

Resource November 13, 2023

Myths & Misconceptions That Impact Appropriate Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

This article highlights five myths about treatment for OUD, provides context regarding current guidance, and offers suggestions for how managed care organizations (MCOs) can support care for patients with addiction through a chronic health model.

Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

Meeting Proceedings & Findings November 13, 2023

AMCP Substance Use Disorder Advisory Group: A Focus on Prescription Drug Use

This advisory group was active from April 2021-March 2022.

Managed Care Practice Issues, Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder

Legislative & Regulatory Position May 6, 2021

The Management of Opioids

AMCP supports regulatory and legislative provisions relating to opioid management that ensure appropriate patient access and treatment of uncontrolled pain, while limiting abuse and diversion of opioids and opioid potentiators. .

Managed Care Practice Issues, Care Coordination, Fraud, Waste and Abuse, Legislation & Regulation, Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Payment Systems

Resource July 23, 2019

AMCP Addiction Treatment Advisory Group (ATAG)

Recognizing the widespread and devastating nature of the opioid crisis, AMCP formed the Addiction Treatment Advisory Group in 2015 based on the recommendation from the AMCP Partnership Forum, Breaking the Link between Pain Management and Opioid Use Disorder.

Managed Care Practice Issues, Fraud, Waste and Abuse, Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder

Press Releases September 10, 2018

Opioid Prescribing in Georgia Medicaid Program: Potentially Inappropriate Practices are Increasing, According to Study in JMCP

Press Release: Opioid Prescribing in Georgia Medicaid Program: Potentially Inappropriate Practices are Increasing, According to a Study in JMCP

Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

Resource April 10, 2018

AMCP Submits Letter to E and C in Support of H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act

AMCP letter to E&C Chairman Walden and Ranking Member Pallone

Legislation & Regulation, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

Press Releases March 28, 2018

AMCP Launches New Addiction Advisory Group (AAG) to Address Opioid Crisis Through Promotion of Best Practices, Innovative Care Models and Benefit Designs

Press Release: AMCP Launches New Addiction Advisory Group (AAG) to Address Opioid Crisis Through Promotion of Best Practices, Innovative Care Models and Benefit Designs

Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

Resource March 21, 2018

AMCP Letter to Maryland House Health and Government Operations Committee Supporting H.B 1716 and Insurance Carriers’ Access to the PDMP

AMCP comments supporting state legislation allowing insurers access to the PDMP.

Payment Systems, Health Information Technology, Legislation & Regulation, Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

Resource November 30, 2016

Integrating Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Use of MAT into Managed Care Policies and Procedures

AMCP webinar that discussed current ASAM guidelines and other clinical guidance regarding MAT.

Care Coordination, Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

Resource November 30, 2016

Integrating Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Use of MAT into Managed Care Policies and Procedures

AMCP webinar that discussed current ASAM guidelines and other clinical guidance regarding MAT.

Care Coordination, Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

Resource November 2, 2016

AMCP Addiction Treatment Advisory Group Recommendations to Improve Patient Access and Management of Substance Use Disorders

AMCP webinar that reviewed the AMCP Addiction Treatment Advisory Group (ATAG) recommendations to improve access to medication-assisted treatment and naloxone.

Care Coordination, Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

Resource November 2, 2016

AMCP Addiction Treatment Advisory Group Recommendations to Improve Patient Access and Management of Substance Use Disorders

AMCP webinar that reviewed the AMCP Addiction Treatment Advisory Group (ATAG) recommendations to improve access to medication-assisted treatment and naloxone.

Care Coordination, Opioid Stewardship, Substance Use Disorder , Managed Care Practice Issues

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Substance Use Disorder

Myths & Misconceptions That Impact Appropriate Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

AMCP Substance Use Disorder Advisory Group: A Focus on Prescription Drug Use

The Management of Opioids

AMCP Addiction Treatment Advisory Group (ATAG)

Opioid Prescribing in Georgia Medicaid Program: Potentially Inappropriate Practices are Increasing, According to Study in JMCP

AMCP Submits Letter to E and C in Support of H.R. 3545, Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act

AMCP Launches New Addiction Advisory Group (AAG) to Address Opioid Crisis Through Promotion of Best Practices, Innovative Care Models and Benefit Designs

AMCP Letter to Maryland House Health and Government Operations Committee Supporting H.B 1716 and Insurance Carriers’ Access to the PDMP

Integrating Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Use of MAT into Managed Care Policies and Procedures

Integrating Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Use of MAT into Managed Care Policies and Procedures

AMCP Addiction Treatment Advisory Group Recommendations to Improve Patient Access and Management of Substance Use Disorders

AMCP Addiction Treatment Advisory Group Recommendations to Improve Patient Access and Management of Substance Use Disorders