SVMIC is aware of a recent letter sent to all DEA-registered practitioners outlining a new law, referred to as the MATE Act, that requires a one-time, eight-hour training requirement for all such practitioners on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. Beginning June 27, practitioners must have completed the one-time education requirement before either an initial, or a renewal, DEA registration. Past SVMIC prescribing-specific CME courses count toward satisfying the requirement. SVMIC has created a short video, along with an FAQ page, to cover what is required to satisfy this new law, who is "exempt," and examples of organizations that are qualified to provide the training.
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