“How To” Webinar – Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans
AATOD produced a webinar, which described how OTPs can expand their blueprint throughout the country by expanding the use of mobile vans. The Drug Enforcement Administration released its final regulation on June 28, 2021, which went into effect on July 28, 2021.
Post Webinar Resources:
Webinar PowerPoint Presentations:
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Webinar Details:
August 11, 2021
(Registration is Closed)
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Moderated By:
Mark W. Parrino, MPA
AATOD President
Speakers:
- Claire Brennan
Chief of the Liaison Section for the Diversion Control Division
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Scott Brinks Section Chief of the DEA Regulatory Drafting and Policy Support Section
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Michael Santillo
Chief Executive Officer
John Brooks Recovery Center
PowerPoint Presentation - Sean Soth
Director of Health Integration & Innovation
Evergreen Treatment Program - Catherine Perez
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Evergreen Treatment Program
PowerPoint Presentation - Dr. Patti Juliana
Director of the Division of Pharmacologic Therapies (DPT)/ SAMHSA/CSAT
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
PowerPoint Presentation - Anne Herron
Director of the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs &Acting Director of the Office of Financial Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Webinar Description:
This webinar aimed to do the following:
- feature speakers, who have been operating mobile van services for many years;
- provide details on federal and state funding support in developing such van systems;
- discuss the cost of purchasing such vans from leading manufacturers;
- provide updates on reimbursement mechanisms to support the use of such vans for patients, who have Medicaid/Medicare eligibility; and
- beginning the development of Best Practice Guidelines in using such vans to extend the reach of OTPs.
Claire Brennan and Scott Brinks of the DEA were the first set of speakers, followed by three experienced administrators, who have operated mobile vans for well over 10 years. Michael Santillo of the John Brooks Recovery Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Sean Soth, along with Catherine Perez, of the Evergreen Treatment Program in Seattle, Washington, provided the “how to” part of this webinar. Finally, Dr. Patti Juliana of SAMHSA/CSAT provided policy guidance to the field in addition to Anne Herron of SAMHSA, who provided guidance on accessing funding.
