Pilot Project: Digital Access to Medication

Welcome to the Digital Access to Medication Web Site

Digital Access to Medication (D-ATM) is a centralized database/information system in development under the sponsorship of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a Federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services.

D-ATM’s purpose is to ensure continuity of care for patients receiving treatment for opioid addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) during service disruptions, whether due to a major disaster or more routine event, such as a snowstorm. During such events, it is critical that patients are able to obtain needed medication at a guest OTP. Simultaneously, guest OTPs must have access to limited, but specific, information about each patient’s medication and dosage needed to provide safe and effective treatment. D-ATM’s ultimate function is to acquire, store, and distribute this information, under appropriate restrictions, when needed due to emergency.

Purpose of This Web Site

This Web site facilitates education and communication regarding this project and its goals. This Web site:

1. Provides background information on D-ATM
2. Serves as a resource for stakeholders and others
3. Reports progress of the D-ATM pilot project by providing new information as the project develops, including:
   • Current project status and upcoming milestones
   • Project-related information (for example, planned pilot test locations and information about patient protections)
   • Technical information related to developing the D-ATM system
   • Frequently asked questions, outstanding issues, and decisions as the project unfolds
4. Encourages the collection of feedback via e-mail