New study @AddictionJrnl finds incarcerated people had a massive (500%) reduction in overdose deaths in the 2 months post-release when receiving jail-based MOUD.
Offering this life-saving treatment should be mandatory for jails and prisons nationally.
Prescription digital therapeutics (#PDTs) offer a patient-focused, tech-driven option for treating substance use disorders, chronic insomnia and other diseases. At #NCQASUMMIT2022, join us on November 2nd to hear more about the real-world impact of PDTs.
Scoop from me: A large insurer bites the bullet and says it intends to cover software-based treatments that have been cleared by the FDA.
Big news for developers of so-called prescription digital therapeutics. https://t.co/XkR3EiHJmR
We’ve teamed up with @SCDCNews and @scDAODAS to bring our #PDTs to women inmates in recovery from opioid and other substance use disorders (SUD). We’re working together to help break the cycle of addiction that affects so many.
As part of our commitment to fight the addiction crisis, we’re teaming up with @CoveBehavioral to provide access to our prescription digital therapeutic for the treatment of opioid use disorder. Learn how this may impact the 30,000+ people in recovery in the Tampa Bay community.
One of our traditions is taking a minute (or 10) each week for a #MindfulnessMoment. Join us for a guided meditation, led by @kathyjeffery, our Chief People Officer, on Twitter Spaces to reset and relax 🧘
Set a reminder to tune in on 6/21! #LifeAtPear https://t.co/dJ2BKS0CGZ
The overdose crisis has brought tragedy to so many American families and communities. This new State Opioid Response funding opportunity for $1.5B will increase efforts to provide accessible, lifesaving medications and services in the communities where people most need them.
More people than ever before are dying due to drug overdoses. As part of our efforts to fight the addiction epidemic, we’re pleased to work with @QuickMD_Telemed to provide additional telehealth care options to people with opioid use disorder (OUD). Learn more.
HRSA Grant Opportunity forecasted 4/18. Estimated post date is 5/16. The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - MAT Access grant is available to for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The application is due 6/30/22 https://t.co/R5Sjs3rnLv
👍🏽 Pear Therapeutics Receives Safer Technologies Program (STeP) Designation from FDA for Product Candidate to Treat Acute and Chronic Pain https://t.co/Ry9FIgFC0Q
As the first company with FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutics (#PDTs), our mission is to create a better world by pioneering software as treatment for serious diseases like addiction and chronic insomnia. Learn how #DTx are evolving patient care.
Yesterday, @POTUS released a budget proposal that advocates for increased funding of substance use disorder treatment. At a time when overdose deaths have reached a record high, we’re encouraged by what this means for the treatment of substance use and opioid use disorders.
Positive news… “abuse” will likely now be removed from names of NIDA, NIAAA, SAMHSA, CSAT, CSAP. Officially changed in President’s proposed FY23 Budget -still need to be passed by Congress. 1/3
Today, @SenatorShaheen, @RepMcKinley, @RepThompson and I introduced a bill that would give more Americans access to the innovative, digital therapeutics treatments they need and deserve.