Industry Bulletins | November 7, 2018
ASAM & CARF International Launch Addiction Treatment Delivery Certification
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and CARF International (CARF) recently announced the pilot launch of a national certification program for addiction disorder treatment programs that demonstrate the ability to deliver services that are consistent with established national guidelines for levels of care. The two organizations will collaborate to provide an independent, comprehensive assessment of addiction treatment facilities’ ability to deliver care that follows the ASAM criteria.
ASAM and CARF have clearly defined roles in the development and operation of the program to deliver accuracy, as well as ensure independence throughout the certification process. According to the CEO of . . .