HB 4336
relating to standards for a medication-assisted treatment program.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish standards for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs in West Virginia. It outlines requirements for program licensing, staffing, including medical directors and counseling staff, and medication dispensing. Specifically, it mandates physician qualifications, patient monitoring, and reporting procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The bill also addresses controlled substance handling and patient protocols within MAT programs.
Key provisions
- MAT programs must be licensed and registered with state agencies.
- A licensed physician must serve as the medical director of each program.
- Counseling staff must meet specific qualifications, including licensed psychiatrists, certified counselors, or social workers with relevant training.
- MAT programs must maintain detailed patient records, including medication history and treatment plans.
- Prescribers must comply with tamper-resistant prescription paper requirements and report theft or loss of prescription blanks.
- MAT programs must adhere to drug testing protocols for patients.
- Physicians prescribing buprenorphine above a certain dosage must document the clinical rationale.
- Telehealth practices for physicians providing MAT are addressed.
Who is affected
- Medication-assisted treatment programs
- Physicians
- Counselors
- Patients receiving medication-assisted treatment
- West Virginia Board of Medicine
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