Program goal
Establish a state-level collaborative partnership to scale evidence-based education and practice in the management of patients with substance use disorder (SUD).
About the MOUD ECHO
ASU ECHO, Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Mobilize AZ program, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and ASU’s Center for Applied Behavioral Health have partnered to deliver the Medications for Opioid Use Disorder ECHO program. This program is specifically designed to provide the knowledge, support and resources necessary to increase the capacity and confidence of providers to effectively practice using MOUD. Not only is this program offered at no cost to clinicians, continuing education credit will be provided to all participants.
Who should attend?
- Primary care providers
- Specialist providers
- Behavioral health specialists
- Social workers
- Community health workers
- Case managers
- Anyone who is interested in learning more about best practices for MOUD
Meet our team
- Matt Evans, MD
- Christopher Abert
- Barbara (Basia) Andraka-Christou, JD, PhD
- Michael Dekker, DO
- Lesley Manson, PsyD
- Natasha “Tasha” Mendoza, MSW, PhD
- Taylor Riedley, PharmD, BCPP
- Charrisa Riggs, FNP
- Beth Tranen, DO
Program schedule
The following schedule is tentative and subject to change.
All sessions take place from noon–1 p.m. MST (Arizona time).
Community Partners:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Mobilize AZ program
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
ASU's Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy
MOUD ECHO Contact:
Maria Hanlin
Maria.Hanlin@asu.edu
Technical Support:
Maria Hanlin
Maria.Hanlin@asu.edu
General ECHO Inquiries:
echo@asu.edu
| Date | Topic | Session Lead(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 7, 2022 | Introduction to MOUD ECHO | Adrienne Madhavpeddi |
| Jan. 21, 2022 | Stigma | Chris Abert |
| Feb. 4, 2022 | Fentanyl Trends and Their Effect on MOUD | Aaron Ferguson |
| Feb. 18, 2022 | Historical Context of Racism in OUD Health Policy | Chris Abert |
| March 4, 2022 | Quarterly Research Update | Basia Andraka-Christou |
| March 18, 2022 | Supportive Services for New Moms in MOUD Treatment | Hushabye Nursery |
| April 1, 2022 | Medication-Assisted Treatment Considerations for Surgical Patients | Rafik Saleh |
| April 15, 2022 | Stigma Reduction for Diverse Patient Populations | Basia Andraka-Christou |
| April 29, 2022 | Engaging Families in Medication-Assisted Treatment Services | Alexis Pleus |
| May 13, 2022 | Managing Pain for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder | Charrisa Riggs |
| May 27, 2022 | Patient Testimonial | Chris Abert |
| June 10, 2022 | Considerations for Medication-Assisted Treatment in Rural Areas | Beth Tranen and Ben Brady |
| June 24, 2022 | Provider Biases and Impact on Patient Care | Mike Dekker |
| July 8, 2022 | Comorbid Mental Health Disorder Treatment and Referral | Taylor Riedley and Mike Dekker |
| July 22, 2022 | Quarterly Research Update | Basia Andraka-Christou |
| Aug. 5, 2022 | Suicide Prevention for Patients with Substance Use Disorder | Mike Dekker |
| Aug. 19, 2022 | Quarterly Research Update | Basia Andraka-Christou |
| Sept. 2, 2022 | LGBTQIA Patients | Beth Tranen and Tasha Mendoza |
| Sept. 16, 2022 | Improving Outcomes in Peripartum Opioid Use Disorder | Lela Williams |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | Patient Advocacy: Assisting Patients in Navigating the Health Care System | Chris Abert |
| Oct. 14, 2022 | Quarterly Research Update | Basia Andraka-Christou |
| Oct. 28, 2022 | Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Adolescents | Anthony Dekker |
| Nov. 18, 2022 | Infectious Disease and Injection Drug Use | Chris Abert |
| Dec. 2, 2022 | Drug Policy | Basia Andraka-Christou |
| Dec. 16, 2022 | Telehealth Medication-Assisted Treatment Strategies | Matt Evans |
Case study
We highly encourage participants to present a case during our live sessions. Case studies are based on real-life scenarios and is an opportunity for a participant to request advice and recommendations from other participants and the Hub Team. If you have a patient case and would like to present during one of our ECHO sessions for clinical consultation and/or discussion, please fill out the form.