Implementation of Substance Use Treatment in Ambulatory Care

This brief provides summary findings from a 2019, pre-pandemic review of the evidence of telebehavioral health's effectiveness on key clinical outcomes. It also describes the programmatic structure and relevant telebehavioral health policies of three programs: Texas Medicaid, Massachusetts Medicaid, and the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center Rural Telemental Health Program.

This policy brief explores strategies for ensuring people in jails and prisons have uninterrupted access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) during the pandemic. These include taking advantage of a new federal waiver that allows providers to initiate MOUD via telemedicine, without a prior physical examination; providing adequate medication supplies upon release; and offering virtual counseling and peer support.

The BMC MAT Quick Start App utilizes interactive clinical algorithms to walk clinicians through each step of the medication initiation process and pain management recommendations for patients with OUD. The app does not replace clinical decision-making and is meant to help inform clinicians regarding the use of medications for opioid use disorder.

This roadmap and toolkit provides planning steps, strategies, and resources for the implementation of primary care and behavioral health services via telehealth.

This white paper reviews cybersecurity risks, regulatory issues, policies and procedures, audit tools, and best practices in the use and management of telehealth and telemedicine, and offers recommendation for addressing them.

This consortium provides consultation, resources, and news for building sustainable telehealth programs for rural and underserved communities.

Telehealth resources for health care providers, including doctors, practitioners, and hospital staff.

This guide has been created to serve as a resource for providers looking to quickly establish telehealth services during a public health crisis.

A list of frequently asked questions regarding telehealth and HIPAA during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

A list of U.S. states and territories declaring emergency declarations and details on licensing waivers.