Virginia Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

What evidence-based criteria are required?

Answer:
  • Must use “ASAM Client Placement Criteria” for determining client level of care
  • ASAM Criteria incorporated by reference
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    Full Text see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    The purpose of this part shall be to establish coverage of treatment for substance use disorders as defined in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related and Co-Occurring Conditions, Third Edition, as published by the American Society of Addiction Medicine including outpatient physician, nurse practitioner, and clinic services that include evidence-based medication assisted treatment, intensive outpatient services, partial hospitalization services, residential treatment services, and inpatient withdrawal management services as defined in 12VAC30-130-5040 through 12VAC30-130-5150. see full law