Due to recent state and federal action, the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) expects widespread disruptions in the availability of kratom products, including both natural and synthetic products. These products can act like potent opioids. Providers should anticipate a potential increase in the number of patients presenting with kratom-related withdrawal and requests for kratom-related use disorder treatment in the coming

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (Department) is sharing with you information about recent regulatory revisions to the Department’s hospital licensure regulation, 105 CMR 130, that require the following: ·     All hospitals with an emergency department and all satellite emergency facilities must provide acute stroke ready services; ·     Hospitals may choose to seek certification by a nationally recognized accrediting body as a Primary Stroke Service, Throm