Bill > H2011

This bill aims to expand equity and access to patient-centered care for substance use disorders. It proposes several key provisions: 1. The Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine will develop a healthcare provider education campaign to encourage the adoption of all FDA-approved medications for the treatment of alcohol and opioid use disorders, including training on best practices for screening, assessment, treatment plans, and addressing co-occurring mental health issues. 2. The Department of Public Health and the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services will establish a peer mentoring program to supplement the provider education campaign, providing a network for peer-to-peer trainings, materials, and support for prescribers and clinical teams, with a focus on providers serving underserved geographic areas and racially/ethnically diverse populations. 3. A grant program will be established to support providers who demonstrate the ability to offer all FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders, along with counseling and other supports, either directly or through referrals, to help them expand their services. 4. The Department of Public Health will create an inventory of healthcare providers treating patients with medications to measure the adoption of offering all FDA-approved treatment options across the Commonwealth and submit a report on the progress and any identified obstacles.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2011