DEA MATE Compliance Training Courses for Physicians
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (CAA 2023) has introduced a critical mandate to combat the ongoing opioid and substance use disorders (SUDs) crisis. It requires all DEA-registered practitioners, except veterinarians, to complete an 7-hour training program on managing patients with SUDs, aiming to reduce overdose fatalities. This rule applies broadly to healthcare providers prescribing controlled substances,