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Congress Backs Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the ED Program

By Ryan McBride | on March 17, 2020 | 0 Comment
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Work Continues

In just two years, ALTO went from legislative concept to reality, with strong ACEP advocacy involved every step of the way. Still, our work isn’t done. As of this writing, ACEP is already working with our legislative champions on the ALTO appropriations request for FY 2021 budget, with the hope of securing the full $10 million to help further extend the reach of this important program.

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ACEP Now: Vol 39 – No 03 – March 2020

Mr. McBride is a senior congressional lobbyist in the public affairs department at ACEP.

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If you’re interested in learning more about ALTO and ACEP’s extensive resources related to opioids, click here.

New for 2020: ACEP is launching a Pain and Addiction Care in the ED (PACED) accreditation program—the nation’s only EM-specific program to help you be part of the solution. Learn more.

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Topics: AdvocacyAlternatives to Opioids (ALTO)Opioid Crisis

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