Watch this outstanding episode, Adam Bisaga, MD: Overcoming Opioid Addiction. For Patients, Families, Doctors, and Therapists from Dr. Leeds [drleeds.com].
And Dr. Leeds has kindly provided us with a transcript, ADAM BISAGA, M.D. INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT.
And for doctors interested in learning how to treat opiod use disorder Dr. Leeds has provided us with two outstanding resources:
- covermymeds.com
- “Automating PA to Support Medication Adherence: Each year, more than 300 million prescriptions are rejected as a result of prior authorization (PA).1 CoverMyMeds streamlines the medication PA process, electronically connecting providers, pharmacists and plan/PBMs to improve time to therapy and decrease prescription abandonment with electronic prior authorization (ePA).”
- Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS)
- “PCSS is a program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) created in response to the opioid overdose epidemic to train primary care providers in the evidence-based prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders and treatment of chronic pain. PCSS is made up of a coalition, led by American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP), of major healthcare organizations all dedicated to addressing this healthcare crisis. Through a variety of trainings and a clinical coaching program, PCSS’s mission is to increase healthcare providers’ knowledge and skills in the prevention, identification, and treatment of substance use disorders with a focus on opioid use disorders. For more information, click here.”
In addition to watching the podcast you will want to order Overcoming Opioid Addiction: The Authoritative Medical Guide for Patients, Families, Doctors, and Therapists on Amazon or ThriftBooks.
