Opioid misuse and overdoses have reached epidemic proportions in the United States (U.S.) and created a health care crisis for patients, families, and the entire country. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to social isolation, high unemployment, and diversion of public health resources, has highlighted the urgent need to address the ongoing addiction crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 93,000 lives were lost to overdose during 2020 - a nearly 30% increa
Amidst this challenging environment, Congress took decisive action in 2020 and passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Download PDF that included the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy (Legacy Act). Download PDF The CARES Act takes great strides to align 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2), a law that governs the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) records, with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for the purposes of health care treatment, paym
The Partnership to Amend 42 CFR Part 2 (Partnership) applaud the champions of the Legacy Act Download PDF , Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) and the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (OPPS Act), H.R. 2062 opens in a new tab , introduced by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) for their tireless work and dedication to combatting the opioid epidemic.