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This bill requires all opioid treatment programs (OTPs) in West Virginia to transition to an integrated care model by July 1, 2026, with significant consequences for non-compliance. Specifically, any OTP that fails to adopt an integrated care model by that date must cease operations by October 1, 2026. However, non-compliant programs will be allowed an additional 12-month administrative transition period to help existing patients transition their care, during which no new patients can be admitted. The bill also establishes civil penalties of up to $2,500 per day for owners or operators who continue to run an OTP without meeting the integrated care model requirements. The Office of Health Facilities Licensure and Certification is authorized to seek injunctive relief to enforce these provisions, and the Office of Drug Control Policy is tasked with proposing rules for legislative approval to implement the new requirements. An integrated care model typically means a comprehensive approach to treating patients that coordinates medical, behavioral, and mental health services to provide more holistic patient care, which in the context of opioid treatment could involve medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and other supportive services.

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