Federal News & Issues

Aug 10, 2017

ARLINGTON, Va. — President Trump announced plans today to declare the opioid crisis a national emergency, a designation that would offer states and federal agencies more resources and power to combat the epidemic. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) issued the following statement from APA CEO and Medical Director Saul Levin, M.D., M.P.A.:

“The American Psychiatric Association will work with the administration and the states to help provide education, training and support to address the opioid crisis. Each year APA trains thousands of clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of those with opioid use disorders. Additionally, we are an active partner in the Providers’ Clinical Support System For Medication Assisted Treatment coalition funded by SAMHSA. This national initiative provides training and mentoring...

Aug 03, 2017

ARLINGTON, Va. — Jerome Adams, M.D., M.P.H., was confirmed today by the Senate as the next United States surgeon general. In this key role as the “nation’s doctor,” Adams will provide the public with the best available scientific information about how to improve their health and prevent illness or injury. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) issued the following statement from APA CEO and Medical Director Saul Levin, M.D., M.P.A.:

“We are pleased that the Senate acted swiftly to confirm Dr. Jerome Adams as the United States surgeon general. Dr. Adams has worked throughout his career to improve public health. His expertise in combatting opioid addiction is particularly needed as physicians and elected officials work together to reduce the toll of this epidemic. On behalf of our 37,000 members, I congratulate...