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Workshop D

Patient Care & Best Practices

D4 - Integrating Primary Care in Opioid Treatment Programs: Lessons Learned

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM PST
Location: Celebrity 5
CE: 1.5
Presentation Summary: The provision of true integrated medical and psychiatric care within Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) is a challenging, yet achievable goal. Frequent patient visits for medication offer a unique opportunity for programs to engage patients in comprehensive primary and psychiatric care. Research has demonstrated that patients who receive primary care in OTPs experience markedly better health outcomes, irrespective of their substance use. Moreover, by augmenting OTP services to include the directly observed provision of medical and psychiatric medications in addition to medication for OUD, we unlock a powerful potential to further improve overall health.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will:
  • Identify three benefits of integrated primary care and psychiatric services in OTPs.
  • Describe modified directly observed therapy (mDOT) and how the intervention can improve health outcomes.
  • Assess the opportunities and barriers to implementation of fully integrated care in their organization.