Report Practice and Patient Barriers
Purpose: This page is designed to empower healthcare providers to report obstacles they encounter while treating patients with addiction issues. By documenting and submitting these incidents, TNSAM can identify trends, advocate for systemic changes, and improve the practice environment for addiction specialists.
When to Use This Form:
- Access Issues: Report if a patient is denied coverage for necessary medications or treatments.
- Pharmacy Barriers: Submit details if a pharmacist refuses to fill prescriptions for addiction medications.
- Telemedicine Challenges: Document issues related to remote treatment modalities, such as insurance hurdles or technology barriers.
- Coding and Billing Problems: Use the form to report improper coding rejections or insurance denials that affect patient care.
Examples:
- A healthcare provider tries to prescribe buprenorphine, but the patient’s insurance requires an unnecessary pre-authorization, delaying treatment.
- A pharmacist incorrectly refuses to dispense methadone, citing outdated guidelines.
This form is a direct line to TNSAM’s advocacy efforts, ensuring that the challenges you face in practice lead to actionable insights and systemic improvement.