Transforming Addiction Care: Integrating Opioid Treatment Programs into Health Centres
Episode Overview
Integrated treatment programs can address both substance use disorders and chronic health conditions. Collaboration between healthcare providers is crucial for successful implementation. Regulatory hurdles exist but can be navigated with expertise and support. These models can be adapted for various patient populations, including those with alcohol use disorders. Expanding access to treatment in underserved populations is a key focus.
Just because you don't learn the exact skill in residency doesn't mean that you can't change that later.
Ever wondered how integrated treatment programs can transform addiction care? Dr. Christine Neeb, a Visiting Associate Professor and the Director of Integrated Primary Care and Addiction at the University of Colorado Anschutz, shares her insights on integrating community opioid treatment programs into federally qualified health centres (FQHCs).
In this episode, she explores the challenges and successes of such integration and how these models can be adapted to serve various patient populations, including those with substance use disorders (SUDs) and chronic health conditions. Dr. Neeb's journey into addiction medicine is both inspiring and enlightening, revealing how she transitioned from family medicine to focus on addiction care. She discusses the importance of methadone maintenance therapy and the role of primary care in expanding access to treatment for underserved populations.
This episode also delves into the regulatory hurdles and the need for collaboration between healthcare providers to successfully implement these programs. Dr. Neeb emphasises the potential for these integrated models to reduce health disparities, particularly among minoritised populations and those with alcohol use disorders (AUD). Her practical advice and reflections offer valuable insights for anyone interested in addiction medicine or looking to improve their approach to treating SUDs.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert dedicated to making a difference in the field of addiction treatment. Tune in to hear how integrated care models can pave the way for better health outcomes and more comprehensive support for those battling addiction.