Pharmacological treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD) and the prevention of opioid-related overdose are prescribed 80% more often to White patients, compared to Black patients, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) on May...
Legal Guidance
Appropriation of Opioid Settlement Funds
Appropriation of Opioid Settlement Funds The Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General and many other Attorneys General have settled lawsuits against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for their role in contributing to the devastation caused by the...
Fall 2022 Online Annual Certificate Program – October 13, 2022
2022 Session Theme - Public Health Law Topics for Boards of Health and Health Departments October 13, 2022 -- Online Session via Zoom, 5:30 PM to 8:30PM Zoom Lobby opens at 5:15 PM This Session is an abbreviated version of the in-person sessions held in May and...
Statewide Opioid Settlement Funds Templates and Webinars
Sample Templates for Agreements for Opioid Settlement Funds: OAC template IMA-Abatement Funds 7.31.25 Statewide Opioid Settlement Funds Webinar - August 11, 2:30 - 4:00PM ET The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, together with the Department of Public...
2022 Annual Certificate Program – Sessions on May 14, 21 & June 11
2022 Session Theme - Public Health Law Topics for Boards of Health and Health Departments These are in-person sessions only - A virtual, remote Certificate Program will be held at a date to be determined. Fee: $90 - Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks May 14th ...
Public Health Legal Facts, Interpretations and Misinformation
Memorandum To Local Boards Of Health Regarding Threats To Cause Lifting Of Covid-19 Mandates Allegation/Response -- READ BELOW For Copy of PDF Memo, Click on --> Final Memo Allegation.Response 3.4.22 Local board of health members and staff have shared...
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