TxRx ECHO

Program Description

The TxRx (pronounced “Tex-R-X”) ECHO program provides telementoring in utilizing medications to treat substance use disorders, including medications for alcohol, opioid, and stimulant use disorders. This program targets prescribers, and other providers who support medication-assisted treatment services for patients. This includes topics such as assessment, induction, treatment, referrals to higher levels of care, and ongoing longer-term care or wrap-around services. The purpose of this program is to build statewide capacity to expand the utilization of medications to treat substance use disorder.

Who is this ECHO for?

    • Prescribers of medications to treat substance use disorders (e.g., physicians and advanced practice providers)
    • Other healthcare providers (non-prescribers)
    • Behavioral health providers
    • Any professional who may interface with patients prescribed medications for substance use disorders

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the evidence base for medications to treat substance use disorders.
  2. Summarize common myths and misconceptions regarding medications for substance use disorders.
  3. Explain best clinical practice for initiating medications for opioid, alcohol, stimulant, and nicotine use disorders.
  4. Compare and contrast psychosocial treatment services used in conjunction with medications for substance use.
  5. Learn how to implement medication options into one’s clinical workflow for patients experiencing substance use disorders.
  6. Understand the medical and psychiatric complications associated with substance use.

The UT Health San Antonio Science Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity with AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

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TxRx ECHO

This TxRx ECHO meets every third Tuesday of the month.

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Hub Members

Dr. Van King

Van King, MD

Be Well Texas, Medical Director
UT Health San Antonio, Professor

Subject Matter Expertise: Addiction Psychiatry, Opioid Use Disorder Specialist

 

Dr. Sidart Wakhlu

Sidart Wakhlu, MD

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Professor

Subject Matter Expertise: Opioid Use Disorder Specialist, Addiction Psychiatry

Crystal Walker

Crystal Walker, DMSc, PA-C

My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County, Medical Director/OUD Instructor

Subject Matter Expertise: Addiction Medicine, Buprenorphine Waiver Application Process, Underserved Populations

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Alicia Kowalchuk, DO, FASAM

Baylor College of Medicine, Associate Professor

Subject Matter Expertise: Addiction Medicine, Families Affected by Addiction, MOUD Implementation