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Combating the Opioid Crisis: How healthcare providers and
communities can come together to achieve greater outcomes
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support.
Learn how healthcare providers, government agencies, and non-profits can work together to help end the opioid crisis
The impact of the opioid crisis on individuals, families, and society is profound. The economic cost alone is more than half a trillion dollars. Incarceration, poor health outcomes, and lost employment affect people of every race and income class. Overdose deaths have doubled in the past ten years.
Fortunately, there is hope. During this session, our respected panel of experts from across the care continuum will highlight opportunities for expanded care and greater collaboration.
Beating an addiction requires consistent care for extended periods of time. This means behavioral health specialists need to break down silos of care and communicate as patients progress from inpatient, to outpatient, and community care.
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Recorded Oct 23, 2018
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Before taking on his current role at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Dr. Gandotra served as the Chief Medical Officer for the nation’s fourth-largest addiction treatment network, where he developed national strategies specifically aimed at reducing risk and improving outcomes. Dr. Gandotra began his addiction career working in an underserved community in Washington, DC where he developed his perspective of how a nationwide approach to addiction treatment is greatly needed. As Medical Director of Addiction Treatment Services at Johns Hopkins, he directed patient care through the implementation of department initiatives and medical center resources.
Ms. Jeter oversees quality assessment and performance improvement functions in 18 behavioral health hospitals located throughout Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Her work has encompassed direction, oversight, and leadership of programs that address mental health and substance use disorder services treatment. In her various roles, she has promoted the integration of behavioral health services and developed new and innovative ways of providing a comprehensive service continuum. Ms. Jeter’s own journey of recovery began in 1987 with treatment for substance use issues. With support from family, friends, and professionals, she has now enjoyed over 32 years of continuous sobriety.
Ms. Kohli is a clinical pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in managed care pharmacy administration and drug safety, including close work with state and county departments of health to address various public health crises such as the opioid epidemic and antibiotic resistance. She has led community initiatives in developing training programs and resource strategies for healthcare practitioners in primary care and pharmacy on pain management and opioid use disorder. Ms. Kohli is currently a member of the Erie County Opioid Epidemic Task Force, continuously seeking out new opportunities to address the changing needs of the community in respect to averting adverse opioid use outcomes.
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly.
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly.
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People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly. So they're able to anticipate — and exponentially increase — the impact of care.
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly. So they're able to anticipate — and exponentially increase — the impact of care.
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