New York Providers and Policymakers Meet at Symposium on Opioid Crisis and Treatment Amid Policy Changes
Mark Parrino, AATOD President (left), and Chinazo Cunningham, NYS OASAS Commissioner (right), at COMPA symposium Allegra Schorr, COMPA President, hosted symposium on opioid crisis for more than 150 providers and policymakers
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (June 18, 2025) — New York treatment providers and policymakers met Tuesday, June 17, to explore how to adapt and maximize patient care in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) at a symposium hosted by Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates of New York State (COMPA).The symposium, titled, “Maximizing Patient Care in an Evolving Treatment Landscape,” was held at Northwell’s Zucker Hillside Hospital and featured presentations by Chinazo Cunningham, MD — NYS OASAS Commissioner; Mark Parrino, MA — President American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence; and Allegra Schorr, President, COMPA.
“New York remains entrenched in the opioid epidemic and reporting shows that, in New York City alone, one person dies from a drug overdose every four hours,” said Ms. Schorr.“As we learn how to respond and adapt to new and potential changes in regulations, policies, and funding, collaboration is essential.This symposium provided an opportunity for all hands to be on deck, and all voices to be heard.”
About COMPA
The Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates of New York State (COMPA) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to treating addiction through the use of pharmacotherapy as a part of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social approach to treatment.COMPA-member programs, numbering more than 50 organizations across New York State, treat more than 47,000 New Yorkers from every corner of New York State and help them to overcome their dependence on illicit opioids and other drugs. Visit www.compa-ny.org.Facebook: @companyc; Twitter: @COMPA_New_York
