Breaking Through Adoption Barriers In Evidence-Based SUD Treatment:How KCS Health Center Expanded From Basic Access To A Fully Integrated “SUD 2.0” Model
Many organizations have made significant progress in expanding access to substance use disorder treatment. But as patient populations become increasingly complex, access alone is no longer enough. Sustaining engagement, addressing co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions, navigating social determinants of health, and supporting long-term recovery require a more comprehensive approach to care.
In this RECADEMY webinar, Mario San Bartolomé, MD, Medical Director of Substance Use Disorders at KCS Health Center, shares how his organization evolved from a traditional access-focused model into a more integrated “SUD 2.0” approach. Through a real-world case study, he explores the operational, workforce, leadership, and care delivery strategies that helped KCS build a wraparound model designed to meet the needs of high-risk and medically complex patients. Learn how KCS leveraged integrated care, workforce development, telehealth, care coordination, and community partnerships to strengthen engagement, improve continuity of care, and support more sustainable recovery outcomes.
Featured Speakers:
Mario San Bartolomé, M.D., M.B.A., M.R.O., FASAM
Dr. Mario San Bartolomé is a board-certified Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine physician with extensive experience leading substance use disorder treatment programs across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. A recognized advocate for expanding access to evidence-based care, he has held leadership roles in addiction treatment organizations and served as the founding Director of the MemorialCare Addiction Medicine Unit. As Medical Director for Substance Use Disorders at Molina Healthcare, Dr. San Bartolomé focuses on advancing integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder services, improving care delivery, and addressing the complex needs of vulnerable populations.
Stuart Buttlaire, Ph.D
Dr. Buttlaire is the Vice President of Clinical Excellence and Leadership at OPEN MINDS. He brings over 35 years of executive, clinical, and policy experience to OPEN MINDS. He has experience in both the public and private sectors of health care providing leadership and direction in health care delivery. His career has focused on advancing integrated behavioral health and addiction medicine through strategic innovation, system redesign, quality improvement, and sustainable policy reform.
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