Across the country, opioid overdose deaths continue to climb. As an FQHC serving King County in the State of Washington, HealthPoint has looked for ways to provide low-barrier access to MOUD while remaining committed to our mission to provide great primary care to our community. This presentation will discuss how approaching MOUD from an integrated perspective using the PCBH model, leveraging BHCs, nurses, and other team members, we’ve been able to achieve this goal. We’ll share lessons learned as we’ve adapted over the years, and make recommendations for other integrated settings.
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