Six California Counties to Host Process Improvement Events to Address Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Through the Opioid Systems of Care (SOC) initiative, HMA is providing system-wide stakeholder engagement services, coaching and other technical assistance, on behalf of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), to strengthen treatment and recovery ecosystems throughout the state, to develop a predictable and consistent knowledge base, and encourage safe transitions of care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder (SUD). Six new…

A one-hour clinic will be held every fourth Monday from 12-1pm PT. The purpose of this one-hour web training is to provide physicians, nurses, and other health care providers an opportunity to 1) learn about medications for addiction treatment (MAT) as well as evidence-based practices in treating patients with OUD and 2) participate in case-based learning focused on medication-assisted treatment. Featured Facilitators and Experts: Thomas E. Freese, PhD, Gloria Miele, PhD – UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs Cheryl Ho, MD…

The Provider Support Initiative (PSI) monthly webinars occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month 12-1PM (PT). The objective of this webinar series is to elevate evidence based clinical practices to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and address management of complex patients with co-occurring disorders, co-morbidities, and/or co-occurring substance use. Content will address stimulants (methamphetamine and cocaine) and fentanyl and include an emphasis to improve care for vulnerable priority populations (including but not limited to youth, American…

  With approximately 118,000 individuals enrolling in Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) programs annually, there is an opportunity to expand intervention and outreach amongst offenders with underlying opioid use disorder (OUD) and/or substance use disorder (SUD). In addition to DUI programs serving as intervention programs, others working in and around the SUD field with the knowledge and ability to promptly recognize drug impairment are at a greater advantage to provide those at-risk with an opportunity for immediate intervention and direction to appropriate services…

With approximately 118,000 individuals enrolling in Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) programs annually, there is an opportunity to expand intervention and outreach amongst offenders with underlying opioid use disorder (OUD) and/or substance use disorder (SUD). In addition to DUI programs serving as intervention programs, others working in and around the SUD field with the knowledge and ability to promptly recognize drug impairment are at a greater advantage to provide those at-risk with an opportunity for immediate intervention and direction to appropriate services to…

The Provider Support Initiative (PSI) monthly webinars occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month 12-1PM (PT). The objective of this webinar series is to elevate evidence based clinical practices to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and address management of complex patients with co-occurring disorders, co-morbidities, and/or co-occurring substance use. Content will address stimulants (methamphetamine and cocaine) and fentanyl and include an emphasis to improve care for vulnerable priority populations (including but not limited to youth, American…

Advanced Bupe and Injectables (Session 7) Modeled on the CA Bridge implementation Blueprint, this “Boot Camp” series will provide specialized training and networking opportunities for hospital champions. Sessions will focus on changing the standard of care for substance use disorders, including clinical guidance for medication for addiction treatment (MAT), and health equity for underrepresented populations. This series offers CME for physicians and self-reported hours for other clinicians. Register here.

The Provider Support Initiative (PSI) monthly webinars occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month 12-1PM (PT). The objective of this webinar series is to elevate evidence based clinical practices to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and address management of complex patients with co-occurring disorders, co-morbidities, and/or co-occurring substance use. Content will address stimulants (methamphetamine and cocaine) and fentanyl and include an emphasis to improve care for vulnerable priority populations (including but not limited to youth, American…

A one-hour clinic will be held every fourth Monday from 12-1pm PT. The purpose of this one-hour web training is to provide physicians, nurses, and other health care providers an opportunity to 1) learn about medications for addiction treatment (MAT) as well as evidence-based practices in treating patients with OUD and 2) participate in case-based learning focused on medication-assisted treatment. Featured Facilitators and Experts: Thomas E. Freese, PhD, Gloria Miele, PhD – UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs Cheryl Ho, MD…

The Provider Support Initiative (PSI) monthly webinars occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month 12-1PM (PT). The objective of this webinar series is to elevate evidence based clinical practices to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and address management of complex patients with co-occurring disorders, co-morbidities, and/or co-occurring substance use. Content will address stimulants (methamphetamine and cocaine) and fentanyl and include an emphasis to improve care for vulnerable priority populations (including but not limited to youth, American…