CHIME Opioid Action Center Podcast

In this episode, join moderator Brea Burmeister and experts Dr. Scott Weiner and Dr. Arjun Venkatesh as they explore how quality measures can transform opioid use disorder (OUD) care in emergency departments. Discover innovative metrics, quality improvement initiatives, and EHR data integration to optimize patient outcomes. Learn about overcoming barriers like stigma and resource shortages and get key recommendations from recent OUD treatment studies. Perfect for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in advancing OUD care.What You'll Learn:Challenges and opportunities of addressing the opioid epidemic in emergency medicineACEP's work on metrics and the development of quality improvement measuresKey quality initiatives to enhance OUD care and reduce harmThe barriers to adopting these initiatives and strategies to overcome themRecommendations based on recent studies in OUD treatment and medicationMODERATOR: Brea BurmeisterMember, CHIME Opioid Task ForceBio: With 23 years in healthcare, Brea specializes in managing relationships within Integrated Delivery Network (IDN) Health Systems, regional Group Practices, and Specialty Pharmacy accounts. She strengthens value-based care models by developing strategic plans, analyzing performance data, improving care coordination, and implementing process improvements. Brea's work enhances patient outcomes and experiences while reducing costs. Additionally, her volunteer work with the Opioid Task Force reflects her commitment to public health advocacy and community well-being.GUEST: Scott Weiner, MD, MPH, FAAEM, FACEP, FASAMEmergency and Addiction Medicine Physician, Brigham and Women's HospitalAssociate Professor, Harvard Medical SchoolCo-chair, Clinical Advisory subcommittee, CHIME Opioid Task ForceBio: Dr. Weiner is the McGraw Distinguished Chair in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and addiction medicine. He is an active researcher, working on multiple projects that focus on prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder.GUEST: Arjun Venkatesh, MD, MBA, MHSChair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University School of MedicineChief, Emergency Medicine, Yale New Haven HospitalBio: Dr. Venkatesh is Chair and Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Yale University School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital. He has received over $ 12 million in funding by the NIH, CMS, AHRQ, and CDC to develop measures and interventions that improve acute care outcomes and value. He has supported CMS's development of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings, has led the development of quality measures for the Clinical Emergency Data Registry, and is PI of the Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL). His work has produced over 200 publications and been implemented in numerous national quality and value programs. He is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Medicine, a proud graduate of the HAEMR Class of 2012 often referred to as the Greatest Class Ever, and completed the RWJF Clinical Scholars Program at Yale.Additional Resources:ACEP E-QUAL opioid initiativeCedr

In this episode, Dr. David L. Pennington, Ph.D. and Dr. David R. Gastfriend, M.D., DFASAM dive into the U.S. substance use crisis, focusing on assessments, data standards, and key performance indicators. Learn how the ASAM Criteria and ASAM CONTINUUM are transforming addiction treatment through multidimensional assessments and technology integration. Discover the evolving trends in substance use, barriers to treatment, and the role of digital health tools in bridging care gaps. Hear success stories and challenges in implementing these systems and explore future opportunities for digital solutions in mental health care. Join us to uncover meaningful measures that enhance treatment outcomes and patient well-being.What You'll LearnThe significance of the ASAM Criteria for addiction treatment.How substance use trends have evolved and current statistics.Barriers to SUD treatment and how technology aims to overcome them.Strategies for implementing and promoting ASAM CONTINUUM.Success stories and challenges in integrating these systems.Future opportunities for digital health solutions in addiction treatment.MODERATOR: Dr. David L. Pennington, Ph.D.CEO & Clinical Psychologist, Melantha Health Psychology Consulting, PC.Bio: Dr. David L. Pennington, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing clinician, and CEO of Melantha Health Psychology Consulting, a firm dedicated to advancing mental health innovation. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and research, he specializes in developing digital health interventions for opioid use disorder and other substance use challenges. His work integrates cognitive neuroscience, evidence-based psychotherapy, and digital technology to create practical solutions that enhance treatment outcomes and patient well-being. As a trusted science advisor and educator, Dr. Pennington is committed to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world application, and he brings his hands-on clinical experience to the Chime opioid network podcast to illuminate emerging trends in addiction treatment and mental health care.GUEST: David R. Gastfriend, M.D., DFASAMCo-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, DynamiCare HealthBio: Dr. Gastfriend is an addiction psychiatrist. At Harvard Medical School, he directed addiction research at Massachusetts General Hospital and was an investigator in the NIDA Cocaine Collaborative Study, NIAAA's COMBINE Study and NIDA's Clinical Trials Network. As Vice President at Alkermes, Inc., he directed scientific publications on Vivitrol in clinical, criminal justice and health economics research. His research led most states to endorse the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria. His 150 scientific publications include the books The ASAM Criteria and Addiction Treatment Matching. His ASAM CONTINUUM – The ASAM Criteria Decision Engine® and ASAM's CO-Triage® tools are being adopted nationwide. In 2016, he co-founded DynamiCare Health, a nationally-scalable technology for Contingency Management and predictive analytics, winning awards from Harvard Business School, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Governor of Ohio, and the New York Times. He has consulted to governments in Belgium, China, Iceland, Israel, Norway, Russia and the U.S.

Explore advancements in interoperability and Health Information Exchange (HIE), addressing issues like the opioid crisis. Learn about EHR adoption strategies, NJII's role, and future trends in healthcare data sharing.What You'll Learn:How seamless data sharing between healthcare providers is achievedChallenges and solutions in EHR interoperabilitySupport for public health through real-time data trackingImpact of patient-centered data access on treatment and engagementEmerging technologies in healthcare data interoperabilityMODERATOR: Bill CioffiClient Partnership Executive, Nordic HealthcareBio: Bill Cioffi is a seasoned healthcare IT executive and Client Partnership Executive at Nordic Healthcare, focusing on client relationships and strategic growth. With over 15 years in healthcare IT leadership and 25+ years in IT infrastructure, he has led digital transformations. As former CIO at CenCal Health, he oversaw IT strategy for Medi-Cal services, led their first 3-Year IT Strategic Plan, and established an ITSM Service Desk. Previously, as CIO at North Sonoma County Healthcare District, he implemented their EHR system and maintained operations during the 2017 Santa Rosa Tubbs fires. Bill is Co-chair of the CHIME OTF Technology and Interoperability Subcommittee and a community volunteer with Food Share. He holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration from California Lutheran University.GUEST: Jennifer D'AngeloChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President of Healthcare, New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII)Bio: Jennifer D'Angelo is a seasoned leader in healthcare technology and management with over 20 years of experience. As the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Healthcare at the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), she plays a crucial role in driving the organization's mission through innovative and data-driven strategies. Jennifer oversees divisions focused on AI/ML, Defense, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, and Learning & Development, which accelerate technology, foster innovation, and drive workforce development. Her leadership leverages the vast resources of an R-1 university and builds industry-centric ecosystems to positively impact New Jersey's economy. As the EVP of the Healthcare division, Jennifer oversees federal and state grant-funded programs and manages the New Jersey Health Information Network (NJHIN), facilitating statewide patient data exchange to reduce healthcare costs and improve population health.GUEST: Dustin HuffordSenior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Cooper University Health CareBio: Mr. Hufford, with 15 years in healthcare IT, has held leadership roles including VP at Cooper Applications and CIO at Memorial Health Care. He has extensive experience in IT management, EHR implementation, and consulting. At Promedica Health, he was Assistant VP of Revenue Cycle and Business Systems, overseeing the implementation of their EHR system. He's led major IT initiatives like telemedicine and cloud migrations. Currently, he is driving digital transformation and leading the Cooper Innovation Center. Mr. Hufford holds a degree in Information Sciences and is pursuing an Executive MBA from Drexel University.

Join us in this episode as we explore the groundbreaking Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Order Set at UC San Diego Health. This innovative system helped them earn CHIME's top "Digital Health Most Wired" Level 10 status in 2024. What You'll Learn: The motivation behind the creation of UC San Diego's MAT Order Set. How interdisciplinary collaboration led to a comprehensive care model. Implementation details and integration of additional screenings. Data demonstrating reduced hospital readmissions and increased buprenorphine usage. Challenges and lessons learned during the implementation process. Educational impacts on medical resident training and future directions. MODERATOR: Gregory R. Polston, MD Clinical informaticist, Associate Medical Director, Center for Pain Medicine, UC San Diego Health Section Chief of the pain service, VA Medical Center La JollaBio: Dr. Polston is a board-certified anesthesiologist with expertise in pain medicine and clinical informatics at UC San Diego Health. He serves as Associate Medical Director at the Center for Pain Medicine and Section Chief of the pain service at the VA Medical Center La Jolla. Dr. Polston specializes in opioids and risk monitoring for acute and chronic pain, promoting a comprehensive approach to pain management that involves patient engagement and diverse therapeutic methods. His research focuses on chronic opioid therapy, placebos, and electronic medical records.GUEST: Laura Bamford, MD, MSCE Clinical Professor of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health Clinical Professor of Medicine Medical Director Owen Clinic Co-Director Clinical Investigations Core San Diego Center for AIDS Research Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health University of California, San Diego Bio: Laura completed her Internal Medicine residency at Columbia University Medical Center and Infectious Diseases fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where she also received a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology. She's a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health and Medical Director of the HIV Medicine Owen Clinic. Her clinical and research interests include HIV and HCV treatment and prevention in people who use drugs. She's passionate about delivering patient-centered care and research with a low barrier and harm reduction approach. With funding from the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part F Special Projects of National Significance, she founded a HIV primary care clinic in 2013 within Philadelphia's syringe service program. She was selected as a member of the Mayor's Task Force to Combat the Opioid Epidemic in Philadelphia in 2017 and testified in federal court in 2019 as a fact witness on behalf of Safehouse, Philadelphia's proposed opioid overdose prevention site. She currently provides substance use disorder treatment integrated into HIV primary care at Owen Clinic and is a member of the UCSD Addiction Medicine/Pain Medicine Committee and the UCSD Opioid Use Disorder Task Force. She also serves as the coordinator of the newly mandated substance use disorder rotation at UCSD for all Internal Medicine residents and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors at Stepping Stone San Diego which specializes in substance use treatment in the LGBTQ+ community. GUEST: Carla Marienfeld, MD, DFAPA, FASAM Clinical Professor, University of California, San Diego Bio: Carla Marienfeld, MD, DFAPA, FASAM, Clinical Professor at UC San Diego, Medical Director Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Program, Program Director UC San Diego Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship is board-certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and addiction medicine. She has authored over four dozen publications and edited four addiction treatment related books. 

In this podcast episode, Corey Zeigler, CIO of Helio Health, and Dr. Ross W. Sullivan from SUNY Upstate Medical University discuss an innovative program tackling opioid use disorder (OUD). The episode covers the implementation of a universal screening protocol, the success of the two-item conjoint screen (TICS) method, and the impact of the Bridge Clinic initiative. Dr. Sullivan shares insights on overcoming challenges and achieving improved patient outcomes, including reduced emergency department visits. Discover how healthcare IT is playing a crucial role in transforming addiction treatment and addressing the opioid crisis.What You'll Learn:Introduction to SUNY Upstate's Comprehensive Program: Gain insights into a holistic approach combining universal screening protocols and dedicated clinics to address opioid use disorder (OUD).Effective Screening Methods: Understand the implementation and efficacy of the two-item conjoint screen (TICS) method for identifying OUD across diverse healthcare settings like outpatient and emergency departments.Implementation Challenges and Solutions: Learn about the obstacles encountered while rolling out a universal screening protocol in a large healthcare system and strategies for overcoming them.Impactful Results: Discover the tangible outcomes of the program, such as reduced length of inpatient stays and a significant decrease in opioid-related ED visits.Collaborative Care Model: Explore how dedicated OUD teams collaborate with existing patient care teams and social workers to enhance treatment and post-hospitalization care.Sustainability and Future Expansions: Get acquainted with the plans for maintaining and expanding successful initiatives like the Bridge Clinic and TICS screening protocol.MODERATOR: Corey ZeiglerCIO, Helio Health Bio: Corey has been with Helio Health for about 5 years. They are a large substance use and behavioral health organization with 70 different locations throughout Central New York spanning from Albany in the eastern side to Rochester on the western side, down to the Pennsylvania border to the south and almost to Canada in the North. Their services include inpatient, outpatient, residential, affordable housing, homelessness and a lot of the health and human services functions in New York State.  GUEST: Ross W. Sullivan, MD, FASAM Executive Medical Director, Helio Health Assistant Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, Addiction Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityBio: Dr. Sullivan is the Executive Medical Director at Helio Health in Central New York and a recognized expert in addiction medicine. He completed his medical education, residency in Emergency Medicine, and toxicology fellowship at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Sullivan also serves as a faculty member in Emergency Medicine and directs the Medical Toxicology fellowship at SUNY Upstate. He has co-authored several publications on overdose and addiction and contributes his expertise to various advisory panels and workgroups, including NY-OASAS and the NY-DOH buprenorphine work group. Additionally, he is the Treasurer and Board Member of the New York Society of Addiction Medicine (NYSAM).

This podcast episode is part of a series focused on the critical issue of the opioid epidemic, and how healthcare IT and health information exchanges (HIEs) can bridge interoperability gaps. Explore how HealtheConnections is enhancing data exchange and interoperability to tackle opioid treatment and prevention. The podcast provides a look into the innovative use of emerging technologies, addresses regulatory impacts, and highlights the role of community data in reshaping behavioral healthcare.Things You'll Learn:The vital role of HIEs in Central New York's healthcare ecosystem. Key technologies used by HealtheConnections for supporting interoperability and opioid treatment programs. Emerging trends and technologies expected to impact the interoperability landscape in the next 3-5 years. How regulatory changes to 42 CFR Part 2 are affecting HIEs and their stakeholders. Methods used by HealtheConnections to support local health departments in monitoring and reporting opioid overdoses. Real-world examples of innovative processes enhancing overdose tracking and prevention. The impact of community data on person-centered care in behavioral healthcare. How HL7v2 feeds and other technologies are improving interoperability at Helio Health. MODERATOR: Bill Cioffi MPPA, CHCIO, ITILClient Partnership Executive, Nordic Healthcare Bill is a seasoned healthcare IT executive and the Client Partnership Executive at Nordic Healthcare, where he focuses on strengthening client relationships, expanding portfolios, and driving strategic growth. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare IT leadership and 25+ years in IT infrastructure and operations, he has a proven track record of leading digital transformation initiatives.GUEST: Elizabeth AmatoPresident and CEO, HealtheConnections A 16-year veteran of the health IT field, with focused expertise in program development and design, advocacy, research, and source funding. For the past 12 years, she has held various leadership positions in the New York state HIE space, including the past 3 years serving as the Chief Operating Officer at NY's second largest HIE, HealtheConnections. As of January 1st she assumed the role of President & CEO at HealtheConnections. Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for improving the health of communities through HIE, data-centric technology, and clinical-community partnerships. GUEST: Liana ProsonicAssociate VP, Finance and Compliance Liana is a certified public accountant (CPA) and worked for 8 years in public accounting before transitioning to management accounting in 2016. They worked as Director of Accounting Operations at Loretto, a long-term post-acute care provider, for 5 years, and moved into a new role as Director of Finance and Compliance at HealtheConnnections, a HIE, in 2021. In their current role as AVP of Finance and Compliance at HealtheConnections they oversee the financial operations and compliance program. They also teach accounting as an adjunct professor at York College of Pennsylvania. GUEST: Corey ZeiglerCIO, Helio Health Corey has been with Helio Health for about 5 years. They are a large substance use and behavioral health organization with 70 different locations throughout Central New York spanning from Albany in the eastern side to Rochester on the western side, down to the Pennsylvania border to the south and almost to Canada in the North. Their services include inpatient, outpatient, residential, affordable housing, homelessness and a lot of the health and human services functions in New York State.The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addictin is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue the conversation about how Manifest MedEx ensures seamless data sharing across diverse healthcare providers, including opioid treatment and mental health services, while adhering to strict privacy and security standards such as HIPAA. We explore successful integration examples that have aided in combating the opioid crisis, discuss the significant challenges of achieving interoperability between different EHR systems, and examine the strategies Manifest MedEx has employed to overcome these obstacles and improve care coordination.MODERATOR: Bill Cioffi, MPPA, CHCIO, ITIL Chief Information Officer, C10 Consulting Bill Cioffi is also an Advisor at StarBridge Advisors, LLC, and is a nationally recognized leader in health IT. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare IT management, Bill has served as CIO at CenCal Health and North Sonoma County Healthcare District, where he spearheaded strategic technology initiatives, EHR implementations, and IT infrastructure improvements.GUEST: Erica Galvez Chief Executive Officer, Manifest MedEx Erica Galvez is CEO of Manifest MedEx (MX), California's largest nonprofit health information organization, and has extensive experience in health information exchange (HIE) and interoperability. She has been with Manifest MedEx since 2017, previously serving as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff. She has been instrumental in guiding the organization's growth and expansion while ensuring MX delivers increasing value to participants. Erica has helped MX achieve a 500 percent increase in health records shared across the health data network. MX now shares information for 38 million Californians across more than 140+ hospitals, 17 health plans, and 2500+ ambulatory providers. Erica came to the HIE space through years of healthcare quality and patient safety research at The Joint Commission.  Before joining MX, Erica led the HIE efforts at Aledade that tripled the company's hospital connectivity and evolved the use of health information to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department encounters. Prior to Aledade, she led the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's (ONC's) Interoperability Portfolio, held a leadership position as one of the directors of ONC's State HIE Program, and served as the program manager for AHIMA's State-Level HIE Consensus Project.   GUEST: Josh Longiaru IT Director, United Services, Inc.As a champion for behavioral health and integrated care, Josh is passionate about advancing the conversation on interoperability and its critical role in transforming patient outcomes. With over 20 years' experience in leading innovative programs at United Services and fostering collaboration among healthcare providers, he is committed to bridging gaps between physical and behavioral health systems to foster comprehensive care solutions. His hope is to get to a point where everyone has access to integrated care models that prioritize the whole person, ensuring that stigma and barriers are eliminated so that every patient can access the compassionate support they deserve. 

Join us as we delve into innovative solutions transforming methadone dispensing at opioid treatment provider clinics. This episode unpacks revolutionary capabilities that enhance communication and treatment for clinicians and patients. Learn how Opio is redefining interactions with opioid providers and their systems, spotlighting early collaborations, and sharing initial successes. Discover how their creative models are improving information exchange between providers, patients, and payers, and explore strategic partnerships and growth plans.What You'll Learn AboutHow a robotic solution is innovating methadone dispensing in opioid treatment clinics.The unique capabilities that improve communication between clinicians and patients.Details of interoperability with major healthcare systems to enhance information exchange.Strategies for ensuring HIPAA-compliant infrastructure in opioid care settings.Insights into partnerships and growth plans within the healthcare technology space.MODERATOR:Taylor McPartland CEO, ScaleHealthTaylor, a native of Northern California, began his entrepreneurial journey by co-founding his first company in 2010, where he served as a leader for the following 6 years. Throughout this period, he developed a profound passion for harnessing innovation to tackle the systemic challenges our society faces on a daily basis. Motivated by this mission, Taylor established ScaleHealth in 2018 with a vision to create a global health innovation ecosystem that ensures universal access to cutting-edge healthcare solutions, promoting overall well-being. Since its inception, ScaleHealth has played a pivotal role in scaling startups worldwide while enabling health systems and partners to save time and money while accelerating impact and outcomes.GUEST: Sam Wilson Chief Operating Officer, OpioSam has spent her career tackling big problems in behavioral healthcare. As the COO of Opio, she's working to support Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) through robotic automations and software solutions. Previously, she co-founded Confidant Health, a multi-state behavioral health tech platform focused on value-based care and led the development of ATLAS, the nation's first quality rating system for addiction treatment programs while working at Shatterproof, a national nonprofit dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis. Sam also worked on state and federal policy to expand access to evidence-based addiction treatments at the Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington DC. She also advises several startups in the behavioral and women's health spaces, and works as a doula in her community. She is a mom and avid adventure seeker.The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addictin is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In this episode, we explore FDA-cleared remote patient monitoring technology and its applications in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. Discover how such innovations could enhance monitoring and communication in healthcare settings. We discuss integration with existing tools, successful early collaborations, and the importance of interoperability and FHIR standards for seamless information exchange. With thousands of units deployed, learn how real-time data insights are shaping healthcare. The episode also addresses maintaining HIPAA-compliant security and the role of strategic partnerships in advancing innovation. Join us to explore these developments and their impact on patient monitoring.What You'll Learn:Potential applications of advanced remote patient monitoring technology in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. How these innovations enhance communication between clinicians and patients. Insights into integrating such technology with existing healthcare systems. The role of interoperability and FHIR standards in seamless information exchange. The impact of real-time data insights on healthcare standards.Strategies for maintaining HIPAA-compliant security. How strategic partnerships facilitate growth and innovation in healthcare technology.MODERATOR: Nathan Strack CEO, Reimagined HealthNathan is the founder and CEO of Reimagined Health, where he is driven by a passion for empowering organizations to harness the full potential of their data and technology. A lifelong technologist, Nathan has dedicated his career to ensuring advanced technology delivers tangible improvements in outcomes. With over 15 years of experience consulting for some of the largest companies in finance, media, and healthcare, he recognized the need for a faster, more effective adoption of next-generation cloud and AI technologies in the healthcare sector. This vision led him to establish Reimagined Health, where he continues to pioneer innovative solutions that transform healthcare organizations. GUEST: Rachel Weissberg Head of Healthcare Provider Strategy, Americas, NeteeraRachel Weissberg is a seasoned leader in healthcare technology sales and marketing, with a passion for optimizing technology to enhance healthcare quality, cost-efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Known for driving significant growth for Fortune 1000 companies like Sirius Healthcare and AT&T Wireless, Rachel excels in building strong networks with industry leaders. As Head of Neteera's Healthcare Provider Strategy for North America, she leverages her expertise in market dynamics to propel business expansion. Beyond her role at Neteera, Rachel is an influential thought leader, actively participating in industry conferences and initiatives. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Scripps College and enjoys golfing, exploring the outdoors, and traveling in her spare time.The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Explore the transformative potential of wearable technology in chronic pain management in this captivating podcast episode. Delve into how personalized, evidence-based digital solutions empower the one-third of the global population affected by chronic pain and offer a promising strategy to address the opioid crisis. Discover how cutting-edge technology, including AI and wearables, enhances patient care by tracking vital biometrics, allowing for more informed treatment decisions, and potentially reducing the reliance on opioids. This episode uncovers a multifaceted approach that blends psychology, medical input, and data analysis to break the cycle of chronic pain and instill hope in both patients and healthcare providers. Learn how secure data handling and patient privacy are prioritized while leveraging innovative technology to drive positive change in healthcare.What You'll Learn:The role of wearable technology in chronic pain management and it's potential to reduce opioid prescriptions.Strategies for improving patient health literacyHow interdisciplinary approaches enhance treatment outcomesThe integration of AI in personalizing pain managementInsights into secure data handling and patient privacyMODERATOR: Tom Liddell, CEO, Harmony Healthcare ITTom has 30 years of experience in healthcare IT, and passionate about the intersection of technology and care. The early parts of his career were focused on hospital and ambulatory system automation.GUEST: Kathy Hubble, Chief Executive Officer, Amelio Health A registered nurse for over 20+ years working in Acute and Chronic pain management. Completed a Masters degree in Pain Medicine in 2006 and worked in Insurance and Re-insurance in 2017. Completed a Bachelor of Behavioural Science Psychology in 2024. Candidate for Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling 2025. Started Amelio Health in 2020 with a passion for delivering quality evidence-based digital pain management to one-third of the global population with chronic pain.The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In this podcast episode, we delve into how Manifest Medex ensures seamless data sharing across diverse healthcare providers, including opioid treatment and mental health services, while adhering to strict privacy and security standards such as HIPAA. We explore successful integration examples that have aided in combating the opioid crisis, discuss the significant challenges of achieving interoperability between different EHR systems, and examine the strategies Manifest Medex has employed to overcome these obstacles and improve care coordination. MODERATOR: Bill Cioffi, MPPA, CHCIO, ITIL  Chief Information Officer, C10 Consulting  Bill Cioffi is also an Advisor at StarBridge Advisors, LLC, and is a nationally recognized leader in health IT. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare IT management, Bill has served as CIO at CenCal Health and North Sonoma County Healthcare District, where he spearheaded strategic technology initiatives, EHR implementations, and IT infrastructure improvements. GUEST: Erica Galvez  Chief Executive Officer, Manifest MedEx  Erica Galvez is CEO of Manifest MedEx (MX), California's largest nonprofit health information organization, and has extensive experience in health information exchange (HIE) and interoperability. She has been with Manifest MedEx since 2017, previously serving as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff. She has been instrumental in guiding the organization's growth and expansion while ensuring MX delivers increasing value to participants. Erica has helped MX achieve a 500 percent increase in health records shared across the health data network. MX now shares information for 38 million Californians across more than 140+ hospitals, 17 health plans, and 2500+ ambulatory providers. Erica came to the HIE space through years of healthcare quality and patient safety research at The Joint Commission.   Before joining MX, Erica led the HIE efforts at Aledade that tripled the company's hospital connectivity and evolved the use of health information to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department encounters. Prior to Aledade, she led the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's (ONC's) Interoperability Portfolio, held a leadership position as one of the directors of ONC's State HIE Program, and served as the program manager for AHIMA's State-Level HIE Consensus Project.     GUEST: Josh Longiaru  IT Director, United Services, Inc. As a champion for behavioral health and integrated care, Josh is passionate about advancing the conversation on interoperability and its critical role in transforming patient outcomes. With over 20 years' experience in leading innovative programs at United Services and fostering collaboration among healthcare providers, he is committed to bridging gaps between physical and behavioral health systems to foster comprehensive care solutions. His hope is to get to a point where everyone has access to integrated care models that prioritize the whole person, ensuring that stigma and barriers are eliminated so that every patient can access the compassionate support they deserve. 

In this episode we hear from a Clinical Program Manager about the inception, operation, and impact of The Link, a community triage center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn how it was born out of a data-driven need for enhanced mental health and substance use services, and the collaborative efforts with community stakeholders, hospitals, and law enforcement that brought it to life. The episode delves into how the center combats stigma, addresses health equity, and provides culturally sensitive care, particularly to the American Indian population. Hear about the operational challenges, successes, and future vision for the center, highlighting how healthcare IT and data have played crucial roles in their ongoing efforts to improve community health outcomes. Practical insights and inspiration are offered for those looking to replicate or support similar initiatives in their own communities. HOST Janet Desroche Associate VP, MEDITECH    GUEST Kelsey Sjaarda, MSW, CSW-PIP Clinical Program Manager, Avera Behavioral Health and The Link Kelsey Sjaarda, MSW, CSW-PIP, has been with Avera for over 12 years and oversees their partial hospitalization program as well as operations of The Link. Kelsey earned her Master of Social Work at the Mankato campus of Minnesota State University.   What you'll learn about: Origins and purpose of The Link, a community triage center addressing mental health and substance use in Sioux Falls, SD. Data-Driven Research & Planning such as leveraging the data from the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to justify and establish the center. Insights into operational challenges and milestones The role of Healthcare IT and data in improving and streamlining services at the center. Importance of collaborative efforts and partnerships with local hospitals, emergency departments, law enforcement, and community stakeholders in creating the center. How the center is addressing stigma and providing cultural sensitivity training for their staff, especially in serving the American Indian population and addressing health equity disparities. Programs and Services the center offers including: sobering services, medical withdrawal management, and the referral process for ongoing care. Impact and Outcomes: Evidence of improvements and success measures based on collected data, including patient and community feedback. Vision for the Future: Future goals and aspirations for The Link, including seeking alternative funding and expanding their blueprint to other communities. Community Stories and Successes: Real-life stories of patients and the community impact of The Link's services.

A panel discussion led by the Co-chair of the CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF), featuring members of the Clinical Advisory Subcommittee, on their latest white paper. The paper outlines 13 essential opioid-related capabilities in enterprise EHRs that all health systems should utilize. A discussion highlighting the CHIME OTF's white paper The Current State of Opioid Related Capabilities in Enterprise EHRs: Availability and Level of Technical Difficulty. MODERATOR: Patty Lavely Co-chair, CHIME OTF CIO Consultant GUESTS: Sean Kelly, MD Chief Medical Officer, Imprivata Attending physician, Beth Israel Lahey Health Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, part-time, Harvard Medical School Co-chair, Clinical Advisory subcommittee, CHIME OTF Scott Weiner, MD, MPH, FAAEM, FACEP, FASAM Emergency & addiction medicine physician, Brigham and Women's Hospital Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Co-chair, Clinical Advisory subcommittee, CHIME OTF Gregory R. Polston, MD Clinical Informaticist & Associate Medical Director, University of California San Diego Health's Center for Pain Medicine Section Chief of the pain service, VA Medical Center La Jolla Member, Clinical Advisory subcommittee, CHIME OTF John Lee, MD Emergency Medicine Physician, Edward-Elmhurst Health Clinical Informatics Specialist, The MetroHealth System Member, Clinical Advisory subcommittee, CHIME OTF What You''ll Learn: Overview of Essential EHR Capabilities: An understanding of the CHIME OTF's recommended 13 key opioid-related features in enterprise EHRs that every health system should implement, spanning education, monitoring, alerts, prescribing support, and screening. Technical Complexity: Insights into the level of technical effort required to implement each of these capabilities, helping organizations plan resource allocation and timelines. Vendor-Specific Variability: Information on how different EHR vendors approach these capabilities, highlighting variations in functionality and the degree of difficulty for customization and integration. Impact on Clinical Workflows: Guidance on how to integrate these capabilities into clinical workflows to optimize decision-making and reduce alert fatigue without compromising patient safety. Critical Role of Change Management: Emphasis on the importance of coordinating clinical and IT teams, along with effective change management strategies, to maximize the value of these EHR functionalities. Current Capabilities and Future Developments: A snapshot of current EHR opioid-related functionalities and the need for continuous collaboration with vendors to stay updated on evolving capabilities. This information is crucial for aligning IT and clinical strategies in combating the opioid crisis effectively.

A member of the CHIME OTF speaks to a serial health IT entrepreneur to discuss his blueprint for innovation and funding for technology solutions that are addressing the opioid crisis. Moderator: Art Nicholas Chief Commercial Officer, Interlace Health and Member, CHIME Opioid Task Force Experienced healthcare software leader, executive at both startups as well as industry leaders such as Nuance Communications. Guest: David Reeser Founder and CEO, OpiAID A serial entrepreneur, inventor, and mentor to startup founders. OpiAID is a data science company making the treatment of substance use disorder safer and more effective. What you'll learn: - The process of applying and receiving a SBIR (Small Business Innovation) grant and its impact on one serial entrepreneur's opioid solution. - Why a business would want to apply for an SBIR grant and what kind of work it funds. - Private vs. public sources of funding options and what they might look like for bringing opioid solutions to market. - What kinds of support and partnerships are necessary for a healthcare IT start-up venture to succeed. - How the innovation and funding process helped to develop OpiAID, a technology solution created to address the opioid crisis. - The impact of this solution and how it's being measured - Mentor advice from a successful entrepreneur to other founders/entrepreneurs.

PART TWO OF A TWO PART SERIES In this episode, Moderator Ed Kopetsky, Co-chair of the CHIME Opioid Task Force and former CIO of Stanford Children's Hospital speaks with Mara L. Schenker, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at the Christopher Wolf Crusade (CwC), about how she's leveraging CwC's Life Care Specialists in her capacity as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief of Orthopaedics at Grady Memorial Hospital. She'll share what initially gravitated her to CwC's mission, how her expertise has helped to expand the scope of their work. MODERATOR: ED KOPETSKY  Co-chair, CHIME Opioid Task Force Ed Kopetsky, former Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Stanford Children's Health, is an accomplished healthcare executive with expertise in integrated healthcare systems, information technology, operations and cost improvement, digital transformation and consulting. Following a family tragedy, in 2018 Ed co-founded and continues to co-chair the CHIME Opioid Task Force helping healthcare organizations confront the national opioid crisis. GUEST: MARA L. SCHENKER, MD, MBA  Chief Medical Officer, Christopher Wolf Crusade (CWC)  Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, Emory University  Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Chief of Orthopaedics, Grady Memorial Hospital   What you'll learn about Dr. Schenker:  Background as an orthopaedic surgeon and healthcare IT professional. What surprising realization prompted her to make changes to her opioid prescribing practices. Her inspiration for joining the CWC. Her role and current work with the CWC. How she's leveraged CwC's Life Care Specialists in her own hospital care team. What's next in her newest role of Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Grady Memorial Hospital. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools. 

PART ONE OF A TWO PART SERIES In this episode, Moderator Ed Kopetsky, Co-chair of the CHIME Opioid Task Force and former CIO of Stanford Children's Hospital speaks with Cammie Wolf Rice, Founder and CEO of Christopher Wolf Crusade (CwC) formed in honor of her son. CwC has since launched a new position in healthcare called the Life Care Specialist (LCS), now an integral part of a patient's care team in hospitals where the role has been introduced.  MODERATOR: ED KOPETSKY  Co-chair, CHIME Opioid Task Force  Ed Kopetsky, former Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Stanford Children's Health, is an accomplished healthcare executive with expertise in integrated healthcare systems, information technology, operations and cost improvement, digital transformation and consulting. Following a family tragedy, in 2018 Ed co-founded and continues to co-chair the CHIME Opioid Task Force helping healthcare organizations confront the national opioid crisis.  GUEST: CAMMIE WOLF RICE  Philanthropist, Activist, Speaker  CEO & Founder, Christopher Wolf Crusade  Author: The Flight, My Opioid Journey  cwc.ngo | cammiewolfrice.com  As founder of the Christopher Wolf Crusade (CwC), Cammie Wolf Rice is dedicated to bringing an end to the Opioid Epidemic. After the tragedy of losing her son, Christopher Wolf, Cammie has turned pain into purpose by championing addiction prevention. In 2018, Cammie founded CwC in Christopher's honor and launched a new position in healthcare called the Life Care Specialist (LCS). Learn more about Cammie's journey by reading her memoir - The Flight, My Opioid Journey.  What you'll learn about:  – Cammie's background and life experience which guided her involvement in the opioid crisis.  – An overview of the Life Care Specialist (LCS) healthcare role and training program  – Early findings and results of the accredited LCS training program.  – CwC's future roadmap and near-term goals going forward.     The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools. 

In this episode, Todd Rowland, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Motiv Health, sits down with Dennis (Denny) Morrison, PhD, Owner of Morrison Consulting, to explore the intersection of psychology, healthcare IT, and behavioral healthcare. Denny shares his insights on how his background has equipped him to lead behavioral healthcare facilities and orchestrate mergers of large networks, shedding light on effective strategies for addressing the opioid crisis. Listeners will gain valuable examples of leveraging technology to promote best practices in reducing opioid use and misuse within healthcare systems. Denny highlights the importance of understanding substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health, particularly for non-behavioral health providers, emphasizing the need for comprehensive approaches to opioid use. The conversation delves into the critical role of partnerships in driving innovative solutions, emphasizing the synergy between people, process, and technology in tackling the opioid crisis. By fostering collaborative relationships, healthcare providers and systems can enhance their ability to address the multifaceted challenges of substance use disorders.  GUEST  Dennis (Denny) Morrison, PhD Owner, Morrison Consulting MODERATOR  Todd Rowland, MD Chief Medical Officer, Motiv Health Member of the CHIME OTF's Promoting Leading Practices subcommittee What you'll learn about: – How Dennis (Denny) Morrison, PhD has leveraged his background in psychology and healthcare IT to lead behavioral healthcare facilities and mergers of large networks. – How healthcare providers and systems, can effectively use technology to promote best practices to reduce opioid use and misuse. – What all non-behavioral health providers should know about the world of substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health as it relates to opioid use. – How critical partnerships can help to improve the innovative use of people, process, and technology to address the opioid crisis.   The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Gravity Project is an HL7 FHIR Accelerator, collaborative initiative with the goal to develop consensus-driven data standards to support the collection, use, and exchange of data to address the social determinants of health (SDOH). In 2023, Gravity Project was named in the White House “US Playbook to Address the Social Determinants of Health” and ONC's HTI-1 final rule requiring adoption of USCDI v3 as the standard for certification by January 2016 includes the four Gravity curated SDOH elements. Listen to learn about how data standards can accelerate your work as Health IT professionals to support individuals and families impacted by the opioid crisis. GUEST  Vanessa Candelora  Program Manager, Gravity Project MODERATOR  Otto Reemelin  CIO, Southwest Human Development  Member of the CHIME OTF's Technology and Interoperability subcommittee  What you'll learn about: - What Gravity Project is and why it exists. - How it's system agnostic and can be utilized in any EHR/system. - Gravity Project's existing/current/upcoming work. - What Gravity Project offers, and who can access it and how. - Why it was created and what issues and problems it's addressing, with real world examples. -How Gravity Project can help to reduce the trauma and stress for families of fragile infants seeking care from agencies in the community who specialize in neonatal abstinence syndrome, food insecurity, or housing instability. -The top 3 takeaways everyone in healthcare IT should know so they can leverage the power of the Gravity Project. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Explore the leading-edge work of Virtua Health a comprehensive healthcare system in Southern New Jersey recognized by CHIME in 2023 as a “Most Wired” Level 10 health system, a top honor shared by only 19 U.S. hospitals/health systems. Join moderator Bill Spooner, a retired CIO and Co-chair of CHIME OTF's Emerging Technology/Interoperability subcommittee, in this illuminating podcast episode. Discover how Virtua Health seamlessly embeds FindHelp into Epic, revolutionizing patient referrals for opioid treatment. Krista Lokan, IT Population Health Architect at Virtua Health, shares the challenges and triumphs of implementing this innovative tool, offering real-time access to vital resources. Learn how FindHelp streamlines patient care, eliminates manual processes, and fosters collaboration among healthcare entities. Gain insights into Virtua's success metrics and their regional efforts to combat substance abuse. Don't miss this insightful conversation on leveraging technology to drive meaningful change in opioid treatment.  Host: Bill Spooner A mostly retired CIO and Co-chair of the CHIME OTF's Technology and Interoperability subcommittee. Guest: Krista Lokan IT Population Health Architect, Virtua Health What you'll learn about: - Virtua Health, and how they received their Level 10 Most Wired certification in 2023, including for their technology implementations addressing opioids. - What problems they were you facing, including for electronic referrals. - What Findhelp is how it can benefit patients, clinicians, operations, and more. - What tools FindHelp offers & how Virtua Health is utilizing them. - How Virtua Health is measuring the impact of FindHelp in their community. For more information from Krista reach out to her on LinkedIn. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

What you'll learn about: - Why Dr. Baxter has focused her work and research on pain management. - What prescribers can do to improve non-medication pain management options for pain control. - Where the biggest opportunities are for reducing opioid use and how organizations like CHIME can help. - What administrative IT and clinical IT leaders can do to ensure computerized systems improve the digital monitoring and ordering of both medications and non-medication pain treatment. Host: Todd Rowland, MD, FAAPMR Chief Medical Officer, Motiv Chief Medical Officer, VitalFlo CEO, Bridge2Medical Attending Physician, Duke Hospitals Dr. Todd Rowland has more than 25 years of healthcare experience which includes roles as practicing physician, CEO of health information exchange, CMIO (Chief Medical Information Officer), and most recently enterprise Senior Vice President and CIO. He has worked with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions using several IT platforms which include Allscripts, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, McKesson, MEDITECH, Mirth, Optum, and other technologies. Guest: Dr. Amy Baxter, MD Clinical Associate Professor, Augusta University CEO, Pain Care Labs  Dr. Amy Baxter, MD is a researcher, physician, and recent TedTalk speaker with a focus around understanding the connections that send pain from your body to your brain. Her insights provide practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her leading edge research offers alternative opioid-free treatment options for immediate pain relief. TEDTalk : How to Hack your Brain When You're in Pain, Dr. Amy Baxter, MD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SpaXqAQ4Wo The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Host: Andy Smith, CFCHE Co-CEO and Founder, Impact Advisors Education Co-chair, CHIME Opioid Task Force Guest: Gregg Dockins Corrections Division President, Gateway Foundation, Inc. An employee of Gateway Foundation, Inc. for over 23 years, Gregg is responsible for the administration, operational oversight, and strategic planning and growth of all Corrections Division services. What you'll learn about: - Gateway‘s initial approach to the opioid epidemic. - How has technology has helped their care model. - What obstacles they have faced around technology. - What the future of addiction treatment may look like in the corrections setting for providers as well as individuals seeking treatment. - What all healthcare professionals treating patients for addiction should take away from this conversation. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Host: Patty Lavely, CIO Consultant and Co-chair, CHIME Opioid Task Force Guest: Mike Burger, Senior Consultant, Point-of-Care Partners What you'll learn about: - High level overview of the ambulatory EHR landscape. - If the standard software on the market today provides “opioid tools” to help providers manage patients that are taking opioids or are high risk for addiction/overdose.- - Third-party software to improve the capabilities including PDMP integration. - How it all fits (or doesn't) within the clinical workflows in the office. - If EHRs are typically tied into community services to support patients with SUD. - Technology differences between independent physician practices vs those owned by health systems/hospitals, and if there's a difference in how they're able to determine the patients at risk. -Whether, like hospitals, physician practices have come a long way with reducing opioid prescriptions; and if the software has functionality to support changing ordering practices. - The percentage of physician practices contributing data and viewing data via an HIE (in Mike's experience). - What health IT leaders do to mitigate the challenges in utilizing the technology to assist with better opioid stewardship and managing patients at risk. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Part Two of a two-episode series focusing on interoperability, PDMPs (Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs), HIEs (Health Information Exchanges) and telehealth through the lens of a PM&R (Pain Management & Rehabilitation) physician of 25-years. HOST Scott Weiner, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAAEM Emergency Physician, Brigham and Women's Hospital Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Director of Research, Bicycle Health Scott G. Weiner, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAAEM is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Chief of the Division of Health Policy and Public Health in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Weiner completed his residency training at the Harvard-Affiliated Emergency Medicine Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and MPH degree at Harvard School of Public Health. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and addiction medicine. He is the Director of B-CORE: The Brigham Comprehensive Opioid Response and Education Program, a hospital-wide, multi-disciplinary quality assurance program with the goal of reducing opioid-related morbidity and mortality. He is the co-lead of the American College of Emergency Physicians' E-QUAL Opioid Initiative and serves on opioid task forces for several organizations, including NAM, AMA and CHIME. His current research, including multiple grant-funded projects from the NIH, focuses on prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. GUEST Todd Rowland, MD, FAAPMR Chief Medical Officer, Motiv Chief Medical Officer, VitalFlo CEO, Bridge2Medical Attending Physician, Duke Hospitals Dr. Todd Rowland has more than 25 years of healthcare experience which includes roles as practicing physician, CEO of health information exchange, CMIO (Chief Medical Information Officer), and most recently enterprise Senior Vice President and CIO. He has worked with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions using several IT platforms which include Allscripts, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, McKesson, MEDITECH, Mirth, Optum, and other technologies. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Part One of a two-episode series focusing on interoperability, PDMPs (Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs), HIEs (Health Information Exchanges) and telehealth through the lens of a PM&R (Pain Management & Rehabilitation) physician of 25-years. HOST Scott Weiner, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAAEM Emergency Physician, Brigham and Women's Hospital Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Director of Research, Bicycle Health Scott G. Weiner, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAAEM is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Chief of the Division of Health Policy and Public Health in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Dr. Weiner completed his residency training at the Harvard-Affiliated Emergency Medicine Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and MPH degree at Harvard School of Public Health. He is board-certified in emergency medicine and addiction medicine. He is the Director of B-CORE: The Brigham Comprehensive Opioid Response and Education Program, a hospital-wide, multi-disciplinary quality assurance program with the goal of reducing opioid-related morbidity and mortality. He is the co-lead of the American College of Emergency Physicians' E-QUAL Opioid Initiative and serves on opioid task forces for several organizations, including NAM, AMA and CHIME. His current research, including multiple grant-funded projects from the NIH, focuses on prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. GUEST Todd Rowland, MD, FAAPMR Chief Medical Officer, Motiv Chief Medical Officer, VitalFlo CEO, Bridge2Medical Attending Physician, Duke Hospitals Dr. Todd Rowland has more than 25 years of healthcare experience which includes roles as practicing physician, CEO of health information exchange, CMIO (Chief Medical Information Officer), and most recently enterprise Senior Vice President and CIO. He has worked with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver solutions using several IT platforms which include Allscripts, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, McKesson, MEDITECH, Mirth, Optum, and other technologies. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In this episode Host Tom Liddell, CEO of Harmony Health IT; speaks with Amnah Anwar, Senior Director of the Indiana Rural Health Association, on her extensive work in developing and implementing local strategies for addressing the opioid epidemic in rural Indiana communities. Working with trusted local stakeholders to organize educational opportunities for the community as well as physicians helped permeate the stigma and shame surrounding addiction. By first addressing fundamental barriers, implementing wraparound medical and community services for those suffering from or at risk of opioid and substance use disorder and overdose became a coordinated effort. Further iterations, including telehealth and other virtual tools and services, were introduced and adopted widely during the covid-19 pandemic. HOST Tom Liddell CEO, Harmony Healthcare IT Tom is a Managing Partner for Harmony Healthcare IT, serving as Chief Executive Officer. He has over 35 years of experience in healthcare information technology, and was President and Co-Founder of SMI, a healthcare technology firm located in Indiana. SMI was a part of an initial public offering that formed Medical Manager Corp (MMC) where Tom served as a Sr. Vice President. MMC was merged into WebMD where he held positions of Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development as well as Senior VP of Product Management. As Senior VP of Product Management, Tom was responsible for the development and launch of a new fully-integrated financial system and electronic health record. Since 2006, he has provided senior level consulting for a variety of healthcare technology companies, health information exchanges and a regional laboratory. In his career, Tom has been responsible for overall design of Cerner Millennium multi-hospital and laboratory health information exchange platforms. Additionally, he has designed methods of data extraction, integration and backup solutions to better support healthcare integration. Today, he participates in every facet of the Harmony Healthcare IT business, providing vision and operational guidance. GUEST Amnah Anwar, MBBS, MPH Senior Director, Indiana Rural Health Association Program Director, Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center Amnah Anwar, MBBS, MPH is a public health professional working as an Epidemiologist and Senior Director at Indiana Rural Health Association. Her experience includes senior staff management, program management, grant evaluations, and grant writing. She oversees multiple programs focusing on increasing access to care for behavioral health and substance use disorder in rural Indiana. These include the Indiana Rural Opioid Consortium for combating the epidemic of Substance use overdose deaths and morbidity in rural Indiana. IRHA Community Paramedicine program uses paramedics as physician extenders to increase access to care for high-risk pregnant mothers, explicitly focusing on others suffering from SUD. The Rural Substance Use Disorder program aims to increase medication access for opioid use disorder MOUD treatment in rural Indiana. She joined the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center as the program director and brings her experience from both the provider and consumer side to the program. She is also the lead evaluator and co-lead for the evaluation and data department/division of IRHA. She serves as the secretary for the board of the Indiana Immunization Coalition IIC, Health By Design (HBD) board member, Elli Lilly CRFO Board member and member of the Indiana AHEC advisory committee. IRHA Resources The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In the final Episode of this three part series Dr. Sean Kelly, MD speaks to Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM and Dustin Hufford of Cooper University Health Care about their agile methods for innovating and adapting their services for treating pain, addiction and behavioral health all under one roof! Hear their thoughts on emerging technologies that show promise for addressing persisting health care gaps, state and federal policies, and what doesn't exist today that would be helpful to further innovate in their space. Host Dr. Sean Kelly, MD Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, Healthcare ​FACEP, Beth Israel Lahey Health Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine - part time, Harvard Medical School Guests Dustin Hufford Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, Cooper University Health Care Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM Center Head, Cooper Center for Healing Medical Director of Government Relations at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Dr. Baston is dual boarded in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She obtained a master's degree in Neuroscience from Kings College London and then graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.  She pursued full spectrum family medicine training with obstetrics in Seattle, Washington, with a concentration in maternal child health. Her work in primary care illuminated the stigma and marginalization associated with addiction, and she observed that both patients and medical professionals suffer from the lack of addiction medicine training and integration into healthcare. With the goals of community centered health care delivery, population health improvement, and hospital system quality improvement, she completed an American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) accredited fellowship She became the medical director of Cooper's addiction medicine program in 2015, and built what is now the Cooper Center for Healing, which includes integrated pain, addiction, and behavioral health care. As of this center, Dr. Baston currently runs an inpatient addiction consult service, multiple outpatient specialty clinics, a wrap-around perinatal substance use disorder program, undergraduate and graduate medical education in addiction medicine, research, and several million dollars in grant funded programming. This work expanded to state and national level policy in the field of addiction medicine, and beyond. Currently, Dr. Baston is focused on work at a policy level to support state-funded programs for substance use disorder treatment and improvements in population health by addressing social determinants of health. In her role as Medical Director of Government Relations, she strives to ensure that all patients have access to compassionate care and evidence based medical treatments that allow them to live full and satisfying lives. Kaitlan is proud to work with an interdisciplinary team of like-minded, driven individuals at Cooper who are dedicated to making positive change in the healthcare system. Cooper Center for Healing https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/center-healing The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In episode 2 of this three part series Dr. Sean Kelly, MD speaks to Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM and Dustin Hufford of Cooper University Health Care about their agile methods for innovating and adapting their services for treating pain, addiction and behavioral health all under one roof! Host Dr. Sean Kelly, MD Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, Healthcare ​FACEP, Beth Israel Lahey Health Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine - part time, Harvard Medical School Guests Dustin Hufford Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, Cooper University Health Care Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM Center Head, Cooper Center for Healing Medical Director of Government Relations at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Dr. Baston is dual boarded in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She obtained a master's degree in Neuroscience from Kings College London and then graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.  She pursued full spectrum family medicine training with obstetrics in Seattle, Washington, with a concentration in maternal child health. Her work in primary care illuminated the stigma and marginalization associated with addiction, and she observed that both patients and medical professionals suffer from the lack of addiction medicine training and integration into healthcare. With the goals of community centered health care delivery, population health improvement, and hospital system quality improvement, she completed an American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) accredited fellowship She became the medical director of Cooper's addiction medicine program in 2015, and built what is now the Cooper Center for Healing, which includes integrated pain, addiction, and behavioral health care. As of this center, Dr. Baston currently runs an inpatient addiction consult service, multiple outpatient specialty clinics, a wrap-around perinatal substance use disorder program, undergraduate and graduate medical education in addiction medicine, research, and several million dollars in grant funded programming. This work expanded to state and national level policy in the field of addiction medicine, and beyond. Currently, Dr. Baston is focused on work at a policy level to support state-funded programs for substance use disorder treatment and improvements in population health by addressing social determinants of health. In her role as Medical Director of Government Relations, she strives to ensure that all patients have access to compassionate care and evidence based medical treatments that allow them to live full and satisfying lives. Kaitlan is proud to work with an interdisciplinary team of like-minded, driven individuals at Cooper who are dedicated to making positive change in the healthcare system. Cooper Center for Healing https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/center-healing The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In episode one of this three part series Dr. Sean Kelly, MD speaks to Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM and Dustin Hufford of Cooper University Health Care about their experience developing Cooper University Health Care's Center for Healing. This fully integrated leading edge medical facility located in Camden, New Jersey is the gold standard for treating pain, addiction, and behavioral health care all under one roof. Host Dr. Sean Kelly, MD Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President, Customer Strategy, Healthcare ​FACEP, Beth Israel Lahey Health Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine - part time, Harvard Medical School Guests Dustin Hufford Chief Information Officer and , Cooper University Health Care Dr. Kaitlan Baston, MD, MSc, DFASAM Center Head, Cooper Center for Healing Medical Director of Government Relations at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Dr. Baston is dual boarded in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She obtained a master's degree in Neuroscience from Kings College London and then graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.  She pursued full spectrum family medicine training with obstetrics in Seattle, Washington, with a concentration in maternal child health. Her work in primary care illuminated the stigma and marginalization associated with addiction, and she observed that both patients and medical professionals suffer from the lack of addiction medicine training and integration into healthcare. With the goals of community centered health care delivery, population health improvement, and hospital system quality improvement, she completed an American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) accredited fellowship She became the medical director of Cooper's addiction medicine program in 2015, and built what is now the Cooper Center for Healing, which includes integrated pain, addiction, and behavioral health care. As of this center, Dr. Baston currently runs an inpatient addiction consult service, multiple outpatient specialty clinics, a wrap-around perinatal substance use disorder program, undergraduate and graduate medical education in addiction medicine, research, and several million dollars in grant funded programming. This work expanded to state and national level policy in the field of addiction medicine, and beyond. Currently, Dr. Baston is focused on work at a policy level to support state-funded programs for substance use disorder treatment and improvements in population health by addressing social determinants of health. In her role as Medical Director of Government Relations, she strives to ensure that all patients have access to compassionate care and evidence based medical treatments that allow them to live full and satisfying lives. Kaitlan is proud to work with an interdisciplinary team of like-minded, driven individuals at Cooper who are dedicated to making positive change in the healthcare system. Cooper Center for Healing https://www.cooperhealth.org/services/center-healing The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Dr. Dan Low, MD speaks to his co-worker Dr. Lynn Martin, MD, MBA about how they leveraged Seattle Children's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) data to eliminate opioid usage intraoperatively in over 40,000 surgeries. AdaptX was introduced to the Anesthesia team as a self-service clinical performance solution. This allowed clinical teams and their leaders to directly access real-world data collected by their EMRs. Now, they could look across their patients to manage focused improvements and understand the performance of their protocols. Host Dr. Dan Low, MD Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Seattle Children's Hospital Chief Medical Officer, AdaptX Guest Dr. Lynn Martin, MD, MBA Medical Director, Continuous Improvement, and Innovation at Seattle Children's Hospital The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In this episode, the role of a peer recovery coach is highlighted as a novel approach to supporting individuals with substance use disorder. Dr. Evan Schwarz, MD outlines how he has integrated peer recovery coaches into the acute treatment and care of individuals in the Emergency Department. Peer recovery coach Jessica Gallegos MSW, LCSW shares how she approaches patients in the ED, the role of technology in supporting the coordination of care and the journey that led her to this role. HOST Amanda Hays, PharmD., MHA, BCPS, CPHQ, DPLA, FASHP Director, Medical Affairs, BD GUESTS Evan Schwarz, MD, FACEP, FACMT, FASAM Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Medical Toxicology Division Chief & Fellowship Director, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Jessica Gallegos MSW, LCSW Clinical Case Manager, Division of Infectious Disease, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In this episode, co-authors of the recently released ASHP Guidelines on Preventing Diversion of Controlled Substances will discuss the changes to these guidelines as they impact data use and surveillance in the acute and non-acute care settings. They will share the updates to the guidelines and focus on the impact on data use for ongoing surveillance. Additionally, they will discuss the unique challenges of drug diversion prevention outside of acute care settings. HOST Amanda Hays, PharmD., MHA, BCPS, CPHQ, DPLA, FASHP Director, Medical Affairs, BD GUESTS Eric Maroyka, PharmD, BCPS Senior Director, Center Pharmacy Practice Advancement, ASHP Jordan Rush, PharmD, MS Director, System Retail & Outpatient Pharmacy, UNC Health Co-author, ASHP Revised Guidelines, Controlled Substance Diversion Kristi Gullickson, PharmD, MBA, FASHP, FMSHP, DLPA Director, Pharmacy and System Operations Lead, Allina Health at Abbot Northwestern Hospital Co-author, ASHP Revised Guidelines, Controlled Substance Diversion

Host: Patty Lavely, CIO Consultant and Co-chair, CHIME Opioid Task Force Guests: Amaury Hernandez, Director of Medical Transportation, Health Care District of Palm Beach Jonathon Feit, Co-Founder & CEO, Beyond Lucid Amaury, an experienced flight and ground paramedic with decades of experience shares an overview of EMS work as it relates to the approach and treatment of opioid/substance abuse emergencies. He'll share common barriers to accessing patient data as well as some solutions. Jonathon tackles Amaury's data issues through his experience working at his company that specializes in software for mobile medical services. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Implementing Dashboard Tools for Clinicians Addressing Stigma and Knowledge Gaps Host: Bill Spooner, mostly retired former CIO and member of the Opioid Task Force In 2010, the area serviced by West Virginia's Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) was leading the nation in opioid overdose deaths. Dr. Shelda Martin MD, FACP shares her experience with addressing stigma and knowledge gaps that prevent clinicians from identifying and treating opioid use disorder. Dr. W. Kendall Wyatt MD, RN, EMTP's medical and technological background combined with Dr. Martin's process and leadership expertise, allowed them to successfully implement an embedded Opioid Tool Kit. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools. Guests: Dr. Shelda Martin MD, FACP Associate Chief Medical Officer, CAMC Memorial Division Medical Director, CAMC Ryan White Program - HIV Care Physician Champion, Substance Use Disorder Task Force Dr. W. Kendall Wyatt, MD, RN, EMTP Associate Chief Medical Officer – Informatics Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Charleston, WV

Host: Patty Lavely, MBA, CHCIO, VP, CIDO, Health Care District of Palm Beach County Join Host Patty Lavely, MBA, CHCIO, VP, CIDO, Health Care District of Palm Beach County, as she facilitates a discussion about community hospitals and recovery coaches with special guests: Laurisa Guerrero, Director of Peer Services, Georgia Council on Substance Abuse; Karen Hoyt, Chaplain, Northeast Georgia Medical Center; Aubrey Williams, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, RNC-NIC, MATS, Nurse Educator, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and Alexus Pitts, CARES, CPS-AD, MATS, NICU Peer Recovery Coach, Georgia Council on Substance Abuse. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

A Discussion on EMBED Programs with Dr. Ted Melnick, Yale-New Haven Hospital Hosted by: Dr. Ryan Stolcpart, PharmD In this Opioid Action Center Podcast, Dr. Ryan Stolcpart, PharmD, converses with Dr. Ted Melnick, an attending physician in the Emergency Department at Yale-New Haven Hospital's York Street and Shoreline campuses, about their EMBED program, including an application designed to facilitate MOUD treatment in the ED. Dr. Melnick is currently in his final year as Principal Investigator of the EMBED project, a five-year UG3/UH3 National Institute on Drug Abuse award to develop, disseminate, implement, and test a user-centered decision support system to facilitate ED-initiation of buprenorphine for individuals suffering from opioid user disorder. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

Combatting Substance Abuse in the Community with Alice McCaffrey, Sullivan County, TN Anti-Drug Coalition Hosted by Bill Spooner, Retired CIO Guest Alice McCaffrey is the Director of the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition and has worked for the Coalition since its start in January 2011. Since then the Coalition has grown to 12 staff members and became its own fiscal agent in 2019. Alice has a BS in Business Administration: Organizational Innovation and is a certified prevention specialist, a graduate of CADCA's National Coalition Academy, and a trainer for the TN ACE Initiative: Building Strong Brains, and SAMHSA's Trauma-Informed Care. She has two grown sons and is a grandmother to three. The CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF) was launched in early 2018 with a simple mission: to turn the tide on the opioid epidemic using the knowledge and expertise of the nation's healthcare IT leaders. While our mission is simple, achieving it is not. Opioid addiction is a complex disease that requires long-term, if not lifetime, care from well-informed clinicians who are supported with easy-to-use and reliable tools.

In this Opioid Action Center podcast, Amanda Hays, BD, hosts Dr. Elizabeth Rebello, MD Anderson, and Dr. Dominic Carollo, Ochsner Health, to discuss substance abuse disorder in the surgical setting and the associated risks to patient and staff safety. They share their thoughts on why OR and Procedural Areas create unique challenges to monitoring for potential drug diversion, their frontline experiences, how they support efforts in their organizations to raise awareness and have successfully implemented technology and processes that help prevent and detect drug diversion. Interviewees: Dr. Elizabeth Rebello, MD Anderson Anesthesia, APSF Dr. Dominic Carollo, Ochsner Health Moderator: Amanda Hays, PharmD, BD

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Moore, Clinical Psychologist on the Faculty of East Tennessee State University, talks about her work on the issue of stigma and addiction. She shares how her research and clinical experiences led her to do work on destigmatizing substance abuse and mental health problems. She also describes her work in implementing workplace initiatives to reduce stigma, provide treatment for those in recovery, and train employers in this area. Interviewee: Dr. Kelly Moore, PhD Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor, Depart of Psychology Moderator: Bill Spooner, FCHIME, CHCIO

In this podcast episode, Dr. Keith Woeltje, CMIO at Froedtert Health in Wisconsin, shares valuable resources and information about opioid drug diversion. He also describes the role a CMIO can play in raising awareness, implementing technology to help prevent it from happening in a hospital, and his frontline experiences in treating patients with complications of substance use disorder. Keith F. Woeltje, MD, PhD VP, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Froedtert Health in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Amanda Hays, Pharm.D., MHA, BCPS, CPHQ, FASHP Associate Director, Medical Affairs at BD

In this podcast episode, moderator Dave Lehr, Chief Strategy Officer at Meritus Health, interviews Dr. Alan Weiss, Chief Medical Information Officer at Baycare Health System. Dr. Weiss describes the trailblazing analytics dashboards that he and the team at Baycare developed to help fight the opioid crisis. With an innovative data subscription method, digital health leaders can gain insights on which providers may be “outliers” in the number of opioid prescriptions they are writing for patients. Using this data to follow up with a private and tactful consultation system to help providers realize when their prescriptions may be out of alignment with those of their peers, Dr. Weiss's team was able to reduce opioid prescriptions by double-digit figures. This breakthrough result is lifesaving, as decreasing the number of prescriptions means also reducing the risk that patients will develop opioid dependencies. In addition, the data shows that reducing the prescription numbers did not appear to lead to any rise in negative outcomes such as increased overdoses from street drugs containing fentanyl. Dr. Weiss looks forward to further analytics developments with his team that will allow the identification of patients at high risk of accidental overdose. Dr. Alan M. Weiss is CMIO for BayCare Health System. He holds primary responsibility over all clinical systems and their associated governance as well as providing executive leadership over data and analytics. He was previously the first Ambulatory CMIO for Memorial Herman System. Dr. Weiss spent 10 years practicing at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was head of the business informatics group in primary care and head of main campus internal medicine operations. He is passionate about patient care and advocates for the proper use of data and analytics to refine EHR development toward the inclusion of evidence-based medicine. Dave Lehr is Meritus Health's first chief strategy officer. In 2021, Governor Larry Hogan appointed him as a commissioner to the Community Health Resources Commission. He also serves on the board for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Before joining Meritus, Dave was the chief information officer for Luminis Health, based in Annapolis, where he was selected as one of the top 25 emerging leaders in health care in 2019 by Modern Healthcare.

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Steven H. Linder talks with three other expert physicians who are leaders in the fight against the opioid epidemic: Dr. Casey Grover, Dr. Don Stader, and Dr. Scott Weiner. The panel explores the power of naloxone, the emergency intervention that has saved countless people after accidental overdose with fentanyl, the illicit drug now appearing in pill form and in illegal drugs of all kinds. The physicians give a moving inside look at the actual situation on the front lines, as healthcare professionals and communities join forces to save their loved ones. With opioid-related deaths at an all-time high in 2022, the panelists explore how we can make a difference, whether by carrying naloxone personally, raising awareness of fentanyl's dangers, or advocating for much-needed investment in addiction medicine. The podcast begins with a 4 minute introduction and background to the subject, followed by the panel discussion at 4:00. Featuring: Steven H. Linder, MD, FCCP, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Pulmonary Medicine, Staff Physician, VA Medical Center Palo Alto, California Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, Chair of the Division of Emergency Medicine, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Physician Champion of the Monterey County Prescribe Safe Initiative. Don Stader, MD, FACEP, Founder & President, Stader Opioid Consultants and Chair of the Colorado Naloxone Project. Physician, Swedish Medical Center and Lincoln Health in Colorado. Scott Weiner, MD, MPH, Director, Brigham Comprehensive Opioid Response and Education Program, Brigham Women's Hospital

In this podcast episode, host Andy Smith talks with Dr. Tom Britton about the evolution of treatment for addiction. Britton provides an overview of the recent rise in substance use disorder related to the pandemic. Technology and necessity have now created a much wider variety of options for those in need of treatment. The rapid advancement of virtual healthcare and digital assistance for those in recovery offers new hope: today's treatment works.

In this episode, Ed Kopetsky describes his personal experiences with Opioid addiction, the stigma surrounding this disease, and the lack of care and treatment options for individuals with addiction and mental health illnesses.

In this podcast episode, Patty Lavely talks with Dr. Belma Andric about an innovative community collaboration to provide more compassionate and effective care after overdoses by creating an Addiction Stabilization Unit. Serving the Healthcare District of Palm Beach County, Patty Lavely is VP and Chief Information and Digital Officer and Dr. Belma Andric is VP and Chief Medical Officer.

In this podcast, Monty Burks shares the passion behind his purpose, and how his personal crisis became a lifetime mission. Monty goes on to talk about the value of a people-first approach to recovery that includes access to resources, support and community.

In this podcast, Dr. Gazelka shares why the Mayo Clinic started their Stewardship Program; education efforts for staff and patients; and metrics around opioid use and how Mayo measured the success of the program.

In this podcast, Dr. Jessee and Trish Tanner share why taking an active role against the opioid crisis is important to them. They go on to talk about the work of the task force in their community; how it is providing treatment, counseling and other resources to those in need; and they offer advice to other communities who may want to start a similar initiative.

In this podcast, Becky Haas shares her knowledge and experience in the area of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and how it correlates to drug use and an inflation of drug-related crimes. From working with the healthcare community to law enforcement, Becky talks about the value of bringing many voices to the table when it comes to advocating, educating and collaborating to move the needle in the battle against drug use and addiction. Learn more about the work Becky is doing by visiting her site: https://beckyhaas.com

In this podcast, Dr. Porter shares why opioid addiction and stigma is important to her. She also talks about her prescribing practices; how stigma impacts treatment; the role of technology in supporting patients and caregivers; and how she utilizes a cognitive behavioral leadership model.

In this podcast, Judge Sloan talks about mental health and the criminal justice system in Tennessee; his work with the drug recovery courts; the Rural Justice Collaborative as a new initiative across the country; and why he works to bring hope and healing to hurting people.