Substance Use Disorder Services in the Days of a Pandemic: You Need a Bigger Boat (Part 2)
Provides an update on providing telehealth services for substance use during COVID-19 and best practices for safely managing treatment during COVID-19
Resources that are part of the Unhealthy Alcohol Use environmental scan provided by NORC.
Provides an update on providing telehealth services for substance use during COVID-19 and best practices for safely managing treatment during COVID-19
Describes key considerations for implementing substance use disorder services during COVID-19, including safety precautions, ways to move all services to telehealth, reimbursement contingencies, and leadership actions
Describes findings from case studies of remote patient monitoring and lessons learned, including the importance of promoting a culture of openness, using a team-based approach, gaining leadership buy-in, and minimizing barriers for implementation
Looks at various barriers to accessing mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services in rural communities and describes how telehealth interventions may provide ways to overcome specific barriers
Explains topics related to billing Medicare and Medicaid for telehealth services, such as billing codes, policies, and application during COVID-19
Discusses options for providing substance use disorder services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including expanding telehealth, using mobile apps, and connecting enrollees to community resources
This toolkit is curated to help both providers and patients understand more about the benefits of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as understanding the coverage telehealth provides.
Summarizes SAMHSA guidance on treating substance use disorders during COVID-19, including using outpatient treatment services and telehealth as much as possible
Includes resources on telehealth basics, research, practice guidelines, and telehealth specific to COVID-19
Highlights key findings about implementing evidence-based telehealth services, including legal and regulatory codes and professional ethical requirements