Improving Outcomes in Substance Use Treatment: Clinical Approaches to Quality Care Across Primary and Behavioral Health

Activity Description

This course explores evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes in substance use treatment by bridging primary and behavioral health care. Participants will learn to assess substance use needs using validated screening tools, coordinate integrated care for comorbid conditions, and implement effective communication techniques to reduce stigma and promote engagement. The course also covers evaluating behavioral health performance through key quality measures, including HEDIS ASF, FUA, FUI, IET, and POD, to ensure accountability and continuous improvement in care delivery.

Target Audience

Nurses
Physicians
Pharmacists 
Pharmacy Technicians

Learning Objectives

  1. Assess substance use needs by utilizing validated screening tools to recognize risk and determine appropriate interventions

  2. Coordinate integrated care to address comorbidities and continuity of care

  3. Implement strategies to effectively discuss substance use concerns, reduce stigma, and encourage treatment engagement

  4. Evaluate behavioral health performance through quality measures such as the Behavioral health HEDIS ASF, FUA, FUI, IET, and POD measures

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 0.75 ACPE Technician
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 Attendance/Participation
  • 0.75 IPCE
Course opens: 
12/01/2025
Course expires: 
11/30/2028
NameRoleDisclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with Ineligible Company

Kari Muskopf

Occupational Therapist | Other licensed training

PlannerNo relevant financial relationship(s)
with ineligible companies to disclose

Christian Neal

Physician

PlannerNo relevant financial relationship(s)
with ineligible companies to disclose

Cheryl Stroud

Social Worker

Planner & SpeakerNo relevant financial relationship(s)
with ineligible companies to disclose

Alison Sutton

Pharmacist

PlannerNo relevant financial relationship(s)
with ineligible companies to disclose

Lok-Yan Geng

Nurse

PlannerNo relevant financial relationship(s)
with ineligible companies to disclose

Jacob Thibodeaux

Pharmacy Technician

PlannerNo relevant financial relationship(s)
with ineligible companies to disclose

Stephany Hillman

Psychologist

PlannerNo relevant financial relationship(s)
with ineligible companies to disclose

Alicia Harris

Licensed Professional Counselor | Other licensed training

Independent ReviewerNo relevant financial relationship(s)
with ineligible companies to disclose

Disclosures of relevant financial relationships
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education (Centene Institute) requires all those in control of educational content to disclose their financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined by the ACCME as companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing health care products used by or on patients. Individuals must disclose all financial relationships, regardless of the amount, with ineligible companies and regardless of their view of the relevance of the relationship to the education. Centene Institute ensures that the content is independent of commercial bias.

None of the Centene Institute staff members have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, The Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 
 
 
 
Credit Designation Statements
 
Physicians
The Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education® designates this Internet Activity (Enduring Material) for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 
Nurses
The Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education® designates this Internet Activity (Enduring Material) for a maximum of 0.75 ANCC contact hours.
 
Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
The Centene Institute for Advanced Health Education® designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum of 0.75 hour. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit will be provided to CPE Monitor within 60 days after the activity completion.

Universal Activity Number UAN JA4008309-0000-25-014-H04-P/T
 
Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 0.75 ACPE Technician
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 Attendance/Participation
  • 0.75 IPCE
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