Implementing a Mobile MAT Program: Regulatory, Clinical and Other Considerations

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Implementing a Mobile MAT Program: Regulatory, Clinical and Other Considerations

Recorded: Thursday, April 4, 2024 to Sunday, April 7, 2024
On-Demand Session

Overview

This 75-minute on-demand session from the ASAM 55th Annual Conference addresses the fiscal and regulatory requirements involved in establishing a mobile MAT program and successful strategies for involving community stakeholders.

This session seeks to provide key information about managing the regulatory, financial, clinical, and community relations issues critical to the success of a mobile MAT program. The presenters will draw on their experience working closely with SAMHSA, the DEA, the single-state authority for substance use disorder in Illinois and local community groups to operate a mobile MAT unit aimed at serving communities on Chicago's West side most impacted by the opioid crisis.

The target audience for this Introductory level session includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, other clinicians, researchers, residents, fellows, students, and counselors.

This session addresses the following ACGME Competencies: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills

This session addresses the following ICPE Competencies:Roles and Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

  1. Increase their understanding of the fiscal and regulatory requirements involved in establishing a mobile MAT program.
  2. Understand the clinical best practices associated with mobile MAT services.
  3. Increase their knowledge about successful strategies for involving community stakeholders in the development and implementation of mobile MAT programs.

Registration Rates

Rate DescriptionRate
ASAM Member$29
Non-Member$39
Associate Member$19
Resident Member*$19
Student Member*$19

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Registration Open: 05/06/2024 - 04/06/2027

User Access Closed: 05/06/2027

Session Instructions

  1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the on-demand recording.
  2. Click Complete Post Test to answer multiple choice questions. Participants will have 10 attempts to pass and must answer 4 out of 5 questions correctly.
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Maria Bruni, PhD

Senior Vice-President

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.

Maria Bruni, Ph.D. currently serves as the Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. In this role, Maria identifies opportunities to expand existing medication-assisted recovery (MAR) programs for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). She launches new initiatives, including mobile MAR units, utilizing federal, state and local grant awards. She develops and leads the implementation of strategic initiatives to leverage emerging technology, innovative reimbursement models, and trends in the field of behavioral health. Before joining FGC, Maria served as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, where she worked closely on Medicaid waivers and state plan amendments aimed at expanding and enhancing the services available for Medicaid members with substance use and mental health disorders. Prior to working for HFS, Maria spent over 20 years working for the Illinois Department of Human Services, as the Assistant Secretary for Programs and in multiple roles at the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR). At SUPR, Maria was responsible for overseeing the state’s strategic planning process for the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment system of care as well as numerous federally-funded grants. Maria earned an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration.

Ronald Vlasaty, BA

Chief Operating Officer

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.

Ronald J. Vlasaty
Family Guidance Centers, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer

Since 1999, Mr. Vlasaty has served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, and has been responsible for the oversight of all the company’s inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment and prevention programs as well as the operation of hospital based medical detoxification programs.

Mr. Vlasaty also participates in the following governmental councils and advisory boards:

o Chairperson for the Statewide Illinois Advisory Council for the Substance Use Disorders,

o Chairperson for the Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Committee of the Statewide Illinois Opioid Crisis Response Advisory Council,

o Board Member - the Behavioral Health Consortium of the Cook County Health and Hospital Systems,

o Advisory Board Member, Cook County Department of Public Health, Suburban Cook County Opioid Advisory Council

o Board Member – State of Illinois Task Force on Disability Income Insurance and Parity for Behavioral Health Conditions

Prior to 1999, Mr. Vlasaty was the Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Bureau of Administration.

Mr. Vlasaty received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

Joint Accreditation Statement
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In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

The American Society of Addiction Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

This activity awards 1.25 Nursing contact hours.

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PAs

ASAM has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 05/06/2027.  PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, ASAM is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.25 general continuing education credits.

IPCE Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE)

This educational program is approved by CAADE: #CP40 999 1225.

California Association of DUI Treatment Centers (CADTP)

This educational program is approved by CADTP: #205.

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

This educational program is approved by CCAPP: #OS-20-330-1224.

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

Upon completion of the activity and online evaluation, all other participants may request a certificate of participation. Participants may submit this certificate of participation to their professional organization/institute as documentation for completing this accredited continuing activity.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)

This activity meets the requirements for MOC/CCP for the following primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board. Learn more.

  • American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  • American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  • American Board of Surgery (ABS)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
  • American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
    • Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

Disclosure Information

In accordance with disclosure policies of ASAM and Joint Accreditation, the effort is made to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all CME/CE activities. These policies include mitigating all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for the Planning Committees and Presenters. All activity Planning Committee members and Presenters have disclosed all financial relationship information. The ASAM CE Committee has reviewed these disclosures and determined that the relationships are not inappropriate in the context of their respective presentations and are not inconsistent with the educational goals and integrity of the activity. Click here to view the full disclosure listing.

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