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@IncubatorGHAI's Overdose Prevention Initiative. Driving policy, partnerships, and prevention to end #overdose deaths through evidence, equity, and compassion.

Joined February 2022
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Discover how SAMHSA’s grants, programs and resources are working to prevent and end homelessness—including among individuals living with mental health or substance use challenges. samhsa.gov/homelessness-prog… #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth
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CMS finalized broad Medicare payment reforms that cut baseline physician reimbursement while expanding incentives for primary care, accountable care and prevention. It's also moving ahead with a controversial ban on RPM vendors but delayed it for two years bit.ly/4A67tCa
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November is National #HomelessnessAwarenessMonth. SAMHSA is committed to addressing the needs of individuals, including youth, and families with mental or substance use disorders who are homeless. samhsa.gov/homelessness-prog…
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The FDA should create an expedited pathway for clinical tests targeting emerging drug threats, write Dr. Shravani Durbhakula and Jeremy Kourvelas. time-magazine.visitlink.me/9…
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GHAI’s @ActionForOD just turned five! From helping end federal buprenorphine patient caps to defending treatment funding, we have a lot to celebrate and more to do. Here’s to our partners, our progress and what comes next: advocacyincubator.org/news/2…
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NSC and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator’s Overdose Prevention Initiative applaud the U.S. Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for giving employers practical guidance on responding to an opioid overdose at work.
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Twelve women. Twelve conversations. Countless lessons. This Recovery Month, Brave Recovery explored recovery, prevention, advocacy, loss and hope through the voices of women leading change. Read more about the lessons learned from this series: advocacyincubator.org/news/2…
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Recovery doesn't happen in a vacuum. Stable housing, transportation, childcare and community support all matter. Patty McCarthy explains why systems matter in Episode 12 of #BraveRecovery via @ActionForOD. advocacyincubator.org/progra…
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Amanda's story highlights the role community can play in helping people build stable, long-term recovery. Learn more about @thedreamcorps' work: dream.org/ Watch the full Brave Recovery series via @ActionForOD: advocacyincubator.org/brave-…
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Laura Didier wants people to know who Zach was before talking about how he died. Episode 10 via @ActionForOD focuses on prevention, awareness and the importance of informed decisions. You won't forget this episode from Laura and @SongforCharlie advocacyincubator.org/progra…
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When people have access to wellness resources, mental health services, and recovery support, they can build vibrant lives worth protecting every day. #RecoveryMonth2026
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What if recovery isn't one path? What if it's many? @MaryBethO_ explains. Check out our latest of @ActionForOD's #BraveRecovery series right here: advocacyincubator.org/brave-…
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Three days before a planned intervention, Emily died. Her family was already trying to help. @AngelaKennecke's story is a reminder that in the fentanyl era, even families taking action can run out of time. Watch Episode 4 of #BraveRecovery via @ActionForOD advocacyincubator.org/brave-…
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If you're struggling with a substance use disorder, have an open conversation with your doctor about FDA-approved medications. FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine and methadone are life-saving tools in treating opioid use disorder. samhsa.gov/medications-subst…
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Experts are warning of an emerging opioid threat caused by a drug that is believed to be around 20 times more potent than morphine. newsweek.com/what-is-7-oh-ex…
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Available Now: SAMHSA’s report and webinar on Revised Regulations for Opioid Treatment Programs: Establishing a Baseline to Measure Progress Over Time. Learn more at samhsa.gov/CFRI
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40% of Americans can't find a mental health provider near them. In rural America, it's even worse. Governors are working on solutions, and NGA is with them every step of the way. See our new brief which breaks down exactly how states are using the Rural Health Transformation Program to rebuild behavioral health access in rural communities: integrated care, telehealth, and workforce incentives that keep providers where patients need them most. nga.org/publications/governo…
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Across the outpouring of grief after Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths, a common sentiment seemed to emerge: This is unimaginable. But for some parents of mentally ill children struggling with substance abuse, there was a painful sense of recognition. wapo.st/4ezvs5b
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"We cannot abandon what works now." In an #OpEd, former CDC senior leader Debra Houry, MD, MPH, discusses the need to continue funding for "evidence-based programs that save lives, regardless of political beliefs." Read more at: medpagetoday.com/opinion/sec…
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How can we protect Medicaid access for people returning from incarceration as new work requirements roll out? Let’s figure it out—together. Join LAC this Wed. May 6th (11:00 AM–12:30 PM EST) for a collaborative Strategy Workshop! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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