3 Tools You Need for Effective ASAM State Implementation

As a trusted leader and innovator in providing person-centered substance use disorder and behavioral health care for 75 years, Hazelden Betty Ford knows that better implementation leads to better outcomes. As many states move forward with implementing The ASAM Criteria?, Fourth Edition, in 2025, Hazelden Betty Ford is your sole source to access to both the print and digital versions of the Fourth Edition, in tandem with training from an ASAM Designated Trainer.

We’re committed to partnering with behavioral health professionals like you to be ahead of the curve by helping ease the stressors surrounding licensing and care reimbursement compliance for a new set of patient placement criteria.

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1. The ASAM Criteria Print Version

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s publishing division, Hazelden Publishing, partnered with The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) to publish the new Fourth Edition of The ASAM Criteria.

The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive set of standards that use a holistic, person-centered approach to developing treatment plans for patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions.

The revised standards have been crafted using a rigorous methodology for scientific evidence review and consensus development. The result is an update that is easier to understand and apply for improved patient care.

New in this Edition

·?Updated standards reflect the current state of scientific evidence and clinical practice, and integrate more person-centered considerations when assessing level of care.

·?Color-coding system organizes information into easily identifiable sections, facilitating quicker access to key content.

·?Redesigned charts and graphics distill complex concepts into simpler, clearer explanations.

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2. A Reimagined Digital Experience

The digital version of The ASAM Criteria brings the full value of the new edition to life in an engaging and accessible interface. With an intuitive, user-friendly design, and practical features, the digital edition can be an essential tool for your practice.

·?Copy-and-paste exact language from the Dimensional Admission Criteria to expedite the authorization process.

·?Custom tools allow you to highlight and bookmark content, create notes, and organize important information into folders.

·?Contextually relevant expert videos, case studies, and resources provide insights and support for using the standards with your patients.

·?Regular updates deliver new supplementary resources as they become available.

·?Free implementation tools and updates provided as they become available.

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3. Virtual and In-Person Training

Join our ASAM Designated Trainers for this engaging and application-focused training. We’ll guide you through the new levels of care, dimensions, subdimensions, and more with the most interactive, hands-on, and thorough ASAM training experience. In a post-training survey, 97% of participants said they would recommend this training to their colleagues and over 95% agree that the stated training objectives were solidly met.

Our virtual and in-person training opportunities are available at various price points and time commitments, making them ideal for any budget, organization size and training goals.

Equip yourself with the tools that will improve quality of care, ease workflow, and increase rates of care approval.