2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

strategic, data informed improvements to client care at three levels: the individual, program management, and multi-program evaluation • See how this unique application of these instruments establishes a framework for evidence based, data informed decisions. Moderator: Maggie Agerton , MS, CAP, CCE, PMP, Chief of Substance Abuse Treatment, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Speakers: Bryan Bradford , New Jersey State Director, Gateway Foundation, Yardville, New Jersey; Duane Cummins , Missouri State Director, Gateway Foundation, Seymour, Missouri Utilizing the 1115 Waiver to Build an MOUD Continuum from Incarceration to Community Room: 320 Primary Community of Focus: Substance Use Disorder Overview: The session will analyze the current status of 1115 Waivers and demonstrate how the authorization of in-reach services is crucial for establishing a continuum of reentry care, commencing with pre-release scheduling and enrollment. Specifically, we will scrutinize the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Continuum of Reentry, via a Telehealth model that is initiated within the correctional facility and seamlessly maintained in the community. This low-barrier transition enhances both public safety and public health. Individuals transitioning out of incarceration face an elevated risk of fatal opioid overdose, a risk exacerbated by factors such as economic instability, fragmented social support systems, and disruptions in healthcare access. To mitigate this critical risk, 1115 Reentry Waivers are being implemented to ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries receive high-quality care, including during the period of incarceration. These waivers circumvent the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP) by authorizing coverage

for “in-reach” services—the essential process of connecting incarcerated enrollees with community providers prior to their release. Learning Objectives: • Analyze the current status and policy implications of 1115 Waivers for supporting continuity of care from incarceration to community settings. • Examine funding mechanisms and implementation strategies for in-reach pre-release services to enhance post-release planning, continuity of care, and compliance. • Evaluate the effectiveness of low-barrier MOUD treatment models, including telehealth approaches, in improving post-release outcomes by addressing financial, transportation, stigma-related, and supervision-related barriers. Moderator: Steve Tomlin , SVP BD Criminal Justice, Bicycle Health, Odessa, Florida Speaker: Travis Schamber , National Medical Director, Bicycle Health, Boston, Massachusetts Continuity of Care MATTERS: Leveraging Technology to Increase Post-Release Recovery Supports for Incarcerated Individuals Room 320 Primary Community of Focus: Substance Use Disorder Overview: This session will discuss how Allegheny County is using technology to improve continuity of care for people with substance use disorder (SUD) as they return to the community after incarceration. The MATTERS platform enables correctional and healthcare staff to quickly view appointment availability for community providers and submit referrals in minutes. MATTERS also provides follow up support, medication vouchers, transportation, and same day telemedicine to reduce barriers in accessing treatment after release. The session highlights how the program reduces burden on jail staff and promotes recovery by increasing

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