SB 726
Relating to medication-assisted treatment programs
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
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- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the quality of care provided at medication-assisted treatment (MAT) centers in West Virginia. It mandates that these centers offer both basic and comprehensive medical services, starting with a minimum set of screenings and treatments by October 1, 2025, and expanding to include more advanced services by April 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill requires MAT centers to audit patient tapering schedules for medications and report any deviations to the state director.
Key provisions
- Requires MAT centers to offer basic medical services including screenings and treatment of common illnesses.
- Requires MAT centers to offer comprehensive medical services, including behavioral health and chronic condition management, by 2026.
- Mandates a review of patient tapering schedules by July 1, 2025.
- Requires MAT centers to report audit findings to the state director.
- The director will investigate centers where a significant portion of patients are not following recommended tapering schedules.
- Non-compliance with tapering schedules may result in penalties as outlined in another section of the code.
- Establishes a process for auditing dosage levels for patients on tapering protocols.
Who is affected
- Medication-assisted treatment centers
- Patients receiving medication-assisted treatment
- Healthcare providers at medication-assisted treatment centers
- State regulators and the Department of Health and Human Resources
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