CHIME Opioid Action Center Podcast

In this episode, Moderator Dr. Scott Weiner learns how Dr. Sarah E. Wakeman’s innovative role unites diverse stakeholders to change both culture and practice in SUD care. We explore best practices for medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), the development of unified IT tools, and the fine balance between clinical support and alert fatigue. Dr. Wakeman highlights the importance of data and qual...

In this episode of the CHIME Opioid Action Center podcast, moderator Ed Kopetsky sits down with Dr. Tom Mercolino and Jim McLean from Verinetics to discuss their DispenSecur™ portable methadone dispensing system. Designed to meet patients wherever they are, this “clinic in a box” empowers individuals with Opioid Use Disorder to access treatment securely and privately, outside traditional clinic wa...

Carteret County, NC, faced a soaring overdose crisis, exacerbated by its status as a seasonal beach destination.  In this episode, the Public Health Director for Carteret County, and COO of Goldie Health, share how forming a tech-enabled post-overdose response team slashed overdose deaths by nearly half. Discover the barriers Carteret overcame, the critical role lived-experience peer support speci...

In this episode, join moderator Brea Burmeister and experts Dr. Scott Weiner and Dr. Arjun Venkatesh as they explore how quality measures can transform opioid use disorder (OUD) care in emergency departments. Discover innovative metrics, quality improvement initiatives, and EHR data integration to optimize patient outcomes. Learn about overcoming barriers like stigma and resource shortages and get...

In this episode, Dr. David L. Pennington, Ph. D. and Dr. David R. Gastfriend, M.D., DFASAM dive into the U.S. substance use crisis, focusing on assessments, data standards, and key performance indicators. Learn how the ASAM Criteria and ASAM CONTINUUM are transforming addiction treatment through multidimensional assessments and technology integration. Discover the evolving trends in substance use,...

Explore advancements in interoperability and Health Information Exchange (HIE), addressing issues like the opioid crisis. Learn about EHR adoption strategies, NJII's role, and future trends in healthcare data sharing. What You'll Learn: How seamless data sharing between healthcare providers is achieved Challenges and solutions in EHR interoperability Support for public health through real-time dat...

Join us in this episode as we explore the groundbreaking Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Order Set at UC San Diego Health. This innovative system helped them earn CHIME's top "Digital Health Most Wired" Level 10 status in 2024. What You'll Learn:  The motivation behind the creation of UC San Diego's MAT Order Set.  How interdisciplinary collaboration led to a compreh...

In this podcast episode, Corey Zeigler, CIO of Helio Health, and Dr. Ross W. Sullivan from SUNY Upstate Medical University discuss an innovative program tackling opioid use disorder (OUD). The episode covers the implementation of a universal screening protocol, the success of the two-item conjoint screen (TICS) method, and the impact of the Bridge Clinic initiative. Dr. Sullivan shares insights on...

This podcast episode is part of a series focused on the critical issue of the opioid epidemic, and how healthcare IT and health information exchanges (HIEs) can bridge interoperability gaps. Explore how HealtheConnections is enhancing data exchange and interoperability to tackle opioid treatment and prevention. The podcast provides a look into the innovative use of emerging technologies, addresses...

In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue the conversation about how Manifest MedEx ensures seamless data sharing across diverse healthcare providers, including opioid treatment and mental health services, while adhering to strict privacy and security standards such as HIPAA. We explore successful integration examples that have aided in combating the opioid crisis, discuss the significant cha...

Join us as we delve into innovative solutions transforming methadone dispensing at opioid treatment provider clinics. This episode unpacks revolutionary capabilities that enhance communication and treatment for clinicians and patients. Learn how Opio is redefining interactions with opioid providers and their systems, spotlighting early collaborations, and sharing initial successes. Discover how th...

In this episode, we explore FDA-cleared remote patient monitoring technology and its applications in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. Discover how such innovations could enhance monitoring and communication in healthcare settings. We discuss integration with existing tools, successful early collaborations, and the importance of interoperability and FHIR standards for seamless information excha...

Explore the transformative potential of wearable technology in chronic pain management in this captivating podcast episode. Delve into how personalized, evidence-based digital solutions empower the one-third of the global population affected by chronic pain and offer a promising strategy to address the opioid crisis. Discover how cutting-edge technology, including AI and wearables, enhances patien...

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we delve into how Manifest MedEx ensures seamless data sharing across diverse healthcare providers, including opioid treatment and mental health services, while adhering to strict privacy and security standards such as HIPAA. We explore successful integration examples that have aided in combating the opioid crisis, discuss the significant challenges of achieving...

In this episode we hear from a Clinical Program Manager about the inception, operation, and impact of The Link, a community triage center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn how it was born out of a data-driven need for enhanced mental health and substance use services, and the collaborative efforts with community stakeholders, hospitals, and law enforcement that brought it to life. The episode de...

A panel discussion led by the Co-chair of the CHIME Opioid Task Force (OTF), featuring members of the Clinical Advisory Subcommittee, on their latest white paper. The paper outlines 13 essential opioid-related capabilities in enterprise EHRs that all health systems should utilize. A discussion highlighting the CHIME OTF's white paper The Current State of Opioid Related Capabilities in Enterpri...

A member of the CHIME OTF speaks to a serial health IT entrepreneur to discuss his blueprint for innovation and funding for technology solutions that are addressing the opioid crisis. Moderator : Art Nicholas Chief Commercial Officer, Interlace Health and Member, CHIME Opioid Task Force Experienced healthcare software leader, executive at both startups as well as industry leaders such as Nuance Co...

PART TWO OF A TWO PART SERIES In this episode, Moderator Ed Kopetsky, Co-chair of the CHIME Opioid Task Force and former CIO of Stanford Children's Hospital speaks with Mara L. Schenker, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at the Christopher Wolf Crusade (CwC), about how she’s leveraging CwC’s Life Care Specialists in her capacity as Associate Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief of Orthopae...

PART ONE OF A TWO PART SERIES In this episode, Moderator Ed Kopetsky, Co-chair of the CHIME Opioid Task Force and former CIO of Stanford Children's Hospital speaks with Cammie Wolf Rice, Founder and CEO of Christopher Wolf Crusade (CwC) formed in honor of her son. CwC has since launched a new position in healthcare called the Life Care Specialist (LCS), now an integral part of a patient’s care...

In this episode, Todd Rowland, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Motiv Health, sits down with Dennis (Denny) Morrison, PhD, Owner of Morrison Consulting, to explore the intersection of psychology, healthcare IT, and behavioral healthcare. Denny shares his insights on how his background has equipped him to lead behavioral healthcare facilities and orchestrate mergers of large networks, shedding light on...

Gravity Project is an HL7 FHIR Accelerator, collaborative initiative with the goal to develop consensus-driven data standards to support the collection, use, and exchange of data to address the social determinants of health (SDOH). In 2023, Gravity Project was named in the White House “ US Playbook to Address the Social Determinants of Health ” and ONC’s HTI-1 final rule requiring adoption of USCD...

Explore the leading-edge work of Virtua Health a comprehensive healthcare system in Southern New Jersey recognized by CHIME in 2023 as a “Most Wired” Level 10 health system, a top honor shared by only 19 U.S. hospitals/health systems. Join moderator Bill Spooner, a retired CIO and Co-chair of CHIME OTF’s Emerging Technology/Interoperability subcommittee, in this illuminating podcast episode. Disco...

What you'll learn about: - Why Dr. Baxter has focused her work and research on pain management. - What prescribers can do to improve non-medication pain management options for pain control. - Where the biggest opportunities are for reducing opioid use and how organizations like CHIME can help. - What administrative IT and clinical IT leaders can do to ensure computerized systems improve the di...

Host: Andy Smith , CFCHE Co-CEO and Founder, Impact Advisors Education Co-chair, CHIME Opioid Task Force Guest: Gregg Dockins Corrections Division President, Gateway Foundation, Inc. An employee of Gateway Foundation, Inc. for over 23 years, Gregg is responsible for the administration, operational oversight, and strategic planning and growth of all Corrections Division services. What you'll le...

Host: Patty Lavely , CIO Consultant and Co-chair, CHIME Opioid Task Force Guest: Mike Burger , Senior Consultant, Point-of-Care Partners What you'll learn about: - High level overview of the ambulatory EHR landscape. - If the standard software on the market today provides “opioid tools” to help providers manage patients that are taking opioids or are high risk for addiction/overdose.- - Third-...