ScalaNW Helps Hospitals with Addiction Treatment
Apr 30, 2025
ScalaNW was created by the Washington State Health Care Authority to work with emergency departments and healthcare organizations throughout Washington to provide support to those caring for patients with opioid use disorder.
ScalaNW was created by the Washington State Health Care Authority to work with emergency departments and healthcare organizations throughout Washington to provide support to those caring for patients with opioid use disorder.
"Opioid use disorder is a treatable condition, and overdose deaths from illicit fentanyl are preventable. Buprenorphine and methadone are proven to reduce mortality from OUD by over 50%. ScalaNW provides the resources and technical assistance EDs need to meet the challenges of the fentanyl crisis and do what they do best – save lives, " Dr. Charissa Fotinos, State Medicaid Director, WA Health Care Authority.Endorsed by the Washington Hospital Association, and many other organizations, ScalaNW works to reduce opioid-related harm and expand behavioral health access. Since its launch, more than 15 hospitals have enrolled in ScalaNW, with many others expressing interest.