On April 18, 2024, Dr. Joseph Schumacher with the NaphCare Charitable Foundation, Inc. attended the 2024 Carole W. Samuelson Endowed Lecture at UAB, where he had the honor of meeting Raul Gupta, MD, the Director of National Control Policy (ONDCP) for the White House. During the event, Dr. Gupta's captivating presentation shed light on the pressing fentanyl crisis and emphasized the importance of medically assisted treatment for opiate addiction, particularly within correctional facilities. His insights highlighted the significance of the new Medicaid provision in funding these crucial initiatives.
Pictured from left to right are Dr. Raul Gupta, Dr. Cecelia McNamara Spitznas, and Dr. Joseph Schumacher.
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