The California initiative CA Bridge, aimed at helping patients with substance use disorder through long-term treatment after being discharged from emergency rooms, is facing challenges with unstable funding. The program relies on one-time funding, making it difficult for hospitals to retain navigators amidst the growing drug crisis. State officials are exploring options such as expanding the use of Medicaid and seeking federal grants to secure additional funding. CA Bridge has been successful in expanding the use of medications for substance use disorders in ERs, but more sustainable long-term funding is needed to ensure the program’s success in tackling the opioid epidemic.
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California Hospitals, Advocates Seek Stable Funding to Retain Behavioral Health Navigators
