Bill > S1160

This bill aims to expand access to patient-centered care for opioid use disorder. It requires the Department of Public Health and the Board of Registration in Medicine to develop a healthcare provider education campaign that encourages the adoption of all Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder. The bill also establishes a peer mentoring program to provide support and training for healthcare providers on the use of these medications, with a focus on areas with limited access to medication-assisted treatment. Additionally, the bill creates a grant program to support providers who offer all FDA-approved medications, along with counseling and other support services. Finally, the Department of Public Health is required to create an inventory of healthcare providers treating patients with these medications and submit a report on the progress of expanding the number of providers offering all FDA-approved options.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1160