Introducing ScalaNW: Better care for patients who use drugs

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June 3, 2024

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Better care for patients who use drugs

Today, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) and partners are launching ScalaNW, a new program to expand access to lifesaving treatment for people with opioid use disorder (OUD).

The program equips emergency room clinicians with tools to treat patients who use drugs and connect them to community-based care. ScalaNW is also a resource for:

Clinical protocols for patients with OUD in a hospital or emergency department setting
Educational resources for patients and providers about drug use and treatment
Ongoing trainings and webinars for providers
And more

Visit ScalaNW.org

Join the ScalaNW network

Enrollment in ScalaNW is simple, voluntary, and non-contractual. ScalaNW will provide technical assistance implementing the program every step of the way, including access to follow up appointment scheduling. By providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in the hospital setting you may:

Reduce morbidity and mortality
Improve patient health outcomes
Increase patient and provider satisfaction
Improve quality measures
Decrease health system costs

Enroll your facility

More information

Read the press release for more information about the launch of ScalaNW.

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Questions? Get in touch.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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