Are You Ready for June 27? New Federal Law Requires 8-Hour Training in Opioid Abuse Treatment

News and Announcements, Healthcare, Firm Articles, Arizona Laws

The Medication Access and Training Expansion (“MATE”) Act was signed into law on December 29, 2022. The Act applies to all “qualified practitioners” anticipating initial or renewal DEA registration on or after June 27, 2023.  A qualified practitioner is someone licensed under state law to prescribe controlled substances (excluding veterinarians). As part of the DEA…

Arizona’s New Health Professional Wellness Programs: Five Things You Should Know

News and Announcements, Healthcare, Firm Articles, Arizona Laws

For the past few years, healthcare professionals have faced unprecedented challenges, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent survey revealed that one of the top drivers for nurses leaving their current positions was the emotional toll of the job.[1] Conditions such as understaffing can lead to additional stress for physicians and other…

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Arizona Relaxes Restrictions on Opioid Prescribing  

Healthcare, Arizona Laws

In 2018, Governor Ducey signed the Arizona Opioid Epidemic Act, which set strict limits on opioid prescribing for physicians who practice in Arizona.[1]  That legislation prohibited health care professionals from prescribing more than a five-day supply of opioids, with certain exceptions, e.g., patients with cancer pain, and patients in hospice.  The legislation was the product…