The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) is partnering with the MHA Keystone Center, the Michigan Opioid Partnership (MOP) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to provide funding and technical assistance for members to implement Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
The goal of the Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (ED MOUD) initiative is to increase access to evidence-based medication for opioid use disorder and support the transition to long-term office-based treatment upon discharge.
Applications for the upcoming ED MOUD funding will close on Dec. 16. Members should note there is currently legislation pending to implement an opt-out program for Michigan emergency departments (ED) to implement a medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) program. If passed, hospitals would be required to offer ED-MOUD services or complete a form developed by MDHHS to opt-out.
The MHA Keystone Center is also partnering with MOP to host a webinar Oct. 19 about obtaining an X-Waiver and prescribing MOUD. While this webinar will not fulfill the training requirements for X-Waivers, CME credits will be offered and will provide attendees the opportunity to ask questions about the process.
If you are interested in receiving future communication surrounding opioid use disorder treatment programs and initiatives, please fill out this brief survey.
Members with questions about the webinar may contact the MHA Keystone Center.
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In partnership with the MHA Keystone Center, the Michigan Opioid Partnership and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (CFSEM) has launched an Emergency Department (ED) Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Initiative and funding opportunity for Michigan hospitals. The initiative aims to increase access to evidence-based medication for opioid use disorder and support the transition to long-term, office-based treatment upon discharge. More information about the initiative is available in an online video.
The application opened Jan. 3 and will close Jan. 21. Applications submitted after Jan. 21 may be accepted on a rolling basis if grant funds remain. Grant funds are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility will be determined by the number of encounters each hospital has annually to treat patients for opioid-related overdoses. Eligible hospitals are encouraged to coordinate and apply as a system. If two or more eligible hospitals from the same system are interested in applying, they are encouraged to contact the CFSEM to discuss the possibility of applying as a system. Eligibility for grant funding is outlined as follows:
Hospitals with more than 100 encounters annually are eligible for technical assistance and up to $150,000.
Hospitals with 50-100 encounters annually are eligible for technical assistance and up to $75,000.
Hospitals with fewer than 50 encounters annually are eligible for technical assistance and are strongly encouraged to contact the CFSEM if interested. Currently, hospitals with fewer than 50 encounters annually are ineligible for funding.
For the most current information, application instructions and grant guidelines, visit the CFSEM website. Members may contact the MHA Keystone Center with questions and email CFSEM to learn more or to request a meeting to discuss this opportunity.
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