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News (Jan. 16, 2025) – MLN Connects Provider eNews from the Medicare Learning Network
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following updates to MLN Connects Provider eNews:

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  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released updated resources on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. A fact sheet features an overview of the 988 hotline and what to expect when using the service. It also includes user testimonials and an FAQ. SAMHSA also provides digital assets for the 988 hotline to share on social media.
  • SAMHSA's Center for Financing Reform and Innovation will host a webinar, Integrating Substance Use Disorder Prevention with Physical Health Care: Progress in States, at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The session will examine state-level approaches to integrating substance use disorder prevention into physical health care, with a focus on adolescents. It will feature a panel discussion and Q&A with national leaders. Registration is required.