Step 1 of 4 25% Learner Objectives After participating in this activity, learners should be able to: Episode Specific: Describe the benefits of prescribing buprenorphine via telehealth. Outline the regulatory rules of the federal government, and the Washington State legislation around virtual care and treatment of OUD Apply strategies related to safe practices and telehealth. Find guidelines for prescribing buprenorphine and take action Podcast Series: Understand and apply to practice new legislation updates related to better prescribing Adopt approaches in safe prescribing for buprenorphine, sedatives, chronic opioid prescribing, co-prescribing, variants/novel drugs, and new trends Put into practice treatment of opioid use disorder and overcome barriers Apply strategies to engage and better serve communities with treatment of opioid use disorder Taking into account how well the learner objectives were met, how would you rate the podcast episode?1=Poor23=Good45=ExcellentList one or two strategies that you will put in pratice. An “ineligible company,” also known as a "commercial interest," is defined as any entity producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. 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Credit Claim Physicians: The number of credits claimed equals the number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM awarded, with one hour of participation equaling one AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim credit in 15 minute (i.e. 0.25 credit) increments. All other attendees: Please complete this form so that we may verify your participation in this activity, which was designated for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM awarded, with one hour of participation equaling one AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Attestation & Credits Claimed(Required) I attest that I have viewed/listened to the BPBT Podcast #19: Telemedicine and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (0.5 hours)Number of CME credits claimed (up to 0.5)(Required)Please enter a number from 0 to 0.5. Are you claiming MOC credit? By claiming MOC credit, you are granting the WSMA to share your learner data with the ACCME and the certifying Board(s).(Required) Yes No Quiz To claim MOC credit, you must receive a 100% score on the quiz. Participants may take the quiz multiple times. Is the following statement true or false? Prescribers are allowed to prescribe buprenorphine virtually for OUD treatment.(Required) True False Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! Jessica Schlicher, MD, explained that since 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) allowed prescribing buprenorphine via telehealth and this will not change in 2025. Nathan Schlicher, MD, agreed that the federal regulatory environment in 2025 will not change. Both the host and guest speaker were hopeful that this will gain permeance and no major changes will likely occur while the opioid epidemic continues. Understanding the local Washington state legislation is another consideration, be sure to review the slides for details and resources. Here are links related to Washington State legislation: https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/telehealth/telehealth-washington-state and https://www.cchpca.org/topic/online-prescribing/. Which of the following is NOT a best practice to consider when prescribing buprenorphine via telehealth?(Required) Generally, try to have the same level of care and documentation as in-person appointments. Document the rationale for using virtual care, specifically explaining how the benefits of treating OUD virtually outweigh the risks of not providing treatment. Consider scheduling a follow-up appointment within 30 days, preferably in-person, or arrange an alternative method to manage side effects and monitor progress. If a blood pressure reading is not recorded, no action can be taken related to treatment of OUD. Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! While blood pressure is an important vital sign, the risk of not treating opioid use disorder (OUD) is likely more harmful than delaying treatment due to imperfect care. Dr. Jessica Schlicher highlighted the challenges prescribers face in finding this balance between better and perfect. She recalled a time when OUD treatment was highly specialized, and acknowledged that it can still seem overwhelming. To address this, she recommended developing a template or checklist to ensure a consistent standard of care. These tools should cover the same aspects as an in-person appointment, including the level of detail and documentation. Drs. Jessica and Nathan Schlicher both stressed the importance of documenting clinical decisions, particularly regarding the risks and benefits of using telehealth. To implement this, revisit the recording or download the presentation slides to create your own checklists.What is a benefit of prescribing buprenorphine via telehealth?(Required) Standard of care does not matter for virtual appointments Prescribers may reach more patients and potentially save lives. It requires specialized certification in addiction medicine. No regular follow-up care is required. Selection is incorrect. Try again. You must select the correct answer to move forward.Correct! Dr. Jessica Schlicher explained that typically physicians and prescribers care about reaching each person in need and telehealth is a great tool for this. Patients face barriers in accessing treatment, and telehealth could make the difference. Find more information about getting started with prescribing buprenorphine herewith ScalaNW. You have passed your quiz! MOC Credit Claim FormYou passed the required quiz with 100% score! 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