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MA S1096

To expand access to medically assisted treatment providers


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to expand access to medically assisted treatment providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand access to medically assisted treatment providers for opioid and alcohol use disorders. It requires the Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine to develop a training module on the prescribing and administration of naltrexone, a medication used to treat these disorders. The bill also establishes an extended-release naltrexone training and technical assistance program for providers, with a focus on areas with high opioid-related fatalities and individuals released from correctional facilities. The bill requires the Department of Public Health to report on the number of providers trained and any obstacles to expanding the program by January 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2439 (on 04/17/2018)

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