Biweekly Briefing Articles

5 Things To Know: FDA Launches MAT-Related Prescribe with Confidence Campaign

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is launching the Prescribe with Confidence campaign to destigmatize medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) in primary care settings. OUD is a chronic health condition, which is treatable with medication in a variety of practice settings, including primary care. An estimated 6.1 million people in the U.S. aged 12 or older have OUD, which is often unrecognized in primary care settings. For resources that support MAT, visit the FDA’s campaign web page. 

5 Things To Know: CA Bridge Academy Offers Free Continuing Education Credits

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The CA Bridge Academy offers free online courses for nurses, navigators, doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathic medicine, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants looking to earn continuing education credits and continuing medical education credits. Topics include treating opioid use disorder with buprenorphine or methadone, alcohol use disorder treatment, youth and perinatal-specific treatment, and managing pain with alternatives to opioids.  

Associate Member Spotlight: Molina Healthcare of California

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company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs and through state insurance marketplaces. Molina Healthcare of California has been providing government-funded care for over 40 years. The company serves members through Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare-Medicaid (Duals), and Covered California (Marketplace). Service areas include San Diego, Imperial, Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange counties. 

Associate Member Spotlight: Grossmont Healthcare District

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Supporting the health and wellness of East County. 

In 1952, the Grossmont Healthcare District – known at that time as Grossmont Hospital District – was formed to build and operate Grossmont Hospital and take care of the health care needs of San Diego’s East County region. In 1991, the district board leased the hospital operations to Sharp HealthCare. The affiliation agreement included the establishment of a nonprofit entity, Grossmont Hospital Corporation. 

Associate Member Spotlight: Community Health Group

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Community Health Group, founded in 1982 by a Federally Qualified Health Center, is the only San Diego-based, not-for-profit managed care plan serving California Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Today, they serve nearly 410,000 members throughout San Diego County. As a local plan, Community Health Group lives in the same communities as their members, and they understand the unique needs of those communities. They are dedicated to serving diverse populations, and their workforce is a reflection of the diversity of their members. Their large network of community hospitals, physicians, and other contracted providers offers access to quality care that demonstrates respect for and understanding of members’ linguistic, social, and cultural diversity and their holistic needs.