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This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to develop protocols for discharging patients who are treated for a drug overdose and enhance the integration and coordination of post-discharge care and treatment options for individuals with a substance use disorder. The bill provides grants to eligible health care sites, such as critical access hospitals and those located in areas with high overdose rates, to implement policies and procedures for providing overdose reversal medication, administering medication-assisted treatment, and referring patients to evidence-based treatment upon discharge. The bill also allows grant funds to be used for hiring personnel, establishing integrated care models, and increasing the availability of medication-assisted treatment. Grant recipients must report annually on various metrics, and the Secretary must submit a report to Congress on the program's findings and best practices.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2610/all-info