Biden Admin Relaxes Prescribing Requirements for Popular Opioid Use Disorder Drug

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released updated guidance that removes some of the prescribing barriers for the drug buprenorphine, a medication that is commonly to treat opioid use disorder (OUD). As providers, especially those in hospice and palliative care, continue to serve increasing numbers of patients with OUDs that are managed on…