Other Team Members

Describes Virginia's Prescription Monitoring Program, including benefits, user testimonials, an informational brochure, and program milestones. Features statistical data about use of the program and prescription drugs, changes in regulations for registered system users, and feature articles for patients.

Provides information to prescribers and pharmacists about prescribing and dispensing naloxone (Narcan) rescue kits.

Contains training videos on how to recognize and respond to an overdose and information on naloxone administration, harm reduction education, and resources.

Provides an overview of how organizations can use NIATx practices and tools to implement or improve a buprenorphine treatment program.

Provides guidance to physicians and pharmacists on buprenorphine regulatory requirements, prescribing, dispensing, and safety recommendations and additional information to improve decision making and promote beneficial outcomes.

Includes information for healthcare professionals, professional and patient organizations, and community groups, including tips for getting started, fact sheets on the requirements for providing chronic care management in practices, and educational materials to share with patients.

Provides tips and advice about commonly used CPT codes for buprenorphine treatment; how to set up a cash-only buprenorphine treatment program; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance coverage for buprenorphine treatment; and cost of buprenorphine treatment to patients.

Provides presentations, documents, forms, and videos about the use of naloxone in opioid overdoses. Resource categories are First Responder Naloxone Training Program, Naloxone Program Forms, Naloxone Training Forms, and Videos.

Advises how providers obtain a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine; establish relationships with mental health professionals, laboratories, and pharmacies; and locate experienced buprenorphine prescribers for consultation. Describes staff responsibilities during induction and guidelines for prescriptions and medication refills.

Provides information on how to best address intake, billing, and coding procedures in community health centers, which are critical aspects in positive patient outcomes