Bill > S1304

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 to encourage the adoption of all Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for treating opioid use disorder. The bill also establishes a peer mentoring program to provide support and training for 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 supports, either directly or through referrals. 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 number of providers trained and any identified obstacles to expanding the availability of all FDA-approved treatment options.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1304