North Carolina H681 updates rules for outpatient opioid treatment programs to align with federal regulations.

North Carolina H681 directs the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services to amend rules for outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs). The changes aim to improve access to patient-centered care and better align with federal regulations. The Commission must remove certain eligibility criteria, prohibit administrative discharges, and reduce drug testing requirements. The Commission must also engage with OTP clients and providers for input, ensuring any changes do not conflict with state or federal law.

North Carolina H681 updates rules for outpatient opioid treatment programs to align with federal regulations.

North Carolina H681 directs the Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services to amend rules for outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs). The changes aim to improve access to patient-centered care and better align with federal regulations. The Commission must remove certain eligibility criteria, prohibit administrative discharges, and reduce drug testing requirements. The Commission must also engage with OTP clients and providers for input, ensuring any changes do not conflict with state or federal law.