AHP has been announced as one of 125+ organizations across the country that are part of the Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic, a network led by the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). AHP, with headquarters in Massachusetts, has extensive experience addressing issues on the forefront of the epidemic, including criminal justice, community clinics, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), homelessness, statewide strategies, recovery, and workforce development. As a participating network organization, AHP will actively support and contribute to the collaborative by providing input on activities and partnering in new efforts to develop, curate, and disseminate multisector solutions to reduce opioid misuse and improve outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Patrick Gauthier, director of AHP’s Healthcare Solutions Division, said, “Due to AHP's national leadership on MAT for opioids with the criminal justice population, community clinics, youth, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, statewide strategies, and workforce development, we can offer a multidisciplinary approach that enables us to intervene and guide interested stakeholders just about anywhere in the United States.” AHP’s work around opioids includes the following:
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