EMS-Initiated Buprenorphine: Transforming Frontline Opioid Care

Join Dr. Gail Donofrio, an emergency physician and addiction specialist, as she leads a compelling discussion with Dr. Nick Simpson and Dr. Gerard Carroll about the transformative impact of EMS-initiated buprenorphine on opiate overdose care. The panel explores the development of this innovative practice, the successes and challenges encountered, the importance of reframing opioid use disorder as a medical issue, and concrete steps for implementation. Learn about the vital role of pre-hospital providers in bridging treatment gaps and improving patient outcomes. This essential session is part of the SAEM podcast series on EMS-initiated buprenorphine, funded by SAMHSA. Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI086770 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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EMS-Initiated Buprenorphine: Transforming Frontline Opioid Care is an episode from AEMEarlyAccess's podcast by Brown University Emergency Medicine.

This episode is 42:15 long.

This episode was published on Sep 26, 2025.

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