Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Emergency departments are critical access points for treating those with opioid use disorder, making hospitals vital partners in overcoming Michigan’s opioid public health crisis.
From 2019 to 2025, the Michigan Opioid Partnership collaborated with medical experts and the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) Keystone Center to lead the Emergency Department Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (ED MOUD) initiative. The effort aimed to increase access to evidence-based ED MOUD throughout the state and support the transition to long-term office-based treatment upon discharge. By 2023, participation in the ED MOUD initiative grew from six to 75 hospitals—representing approximately half of Michigan’s emergency departments and all ten prepaid inpatient health plan regions.
While the initiative formally ended in 2025, credible resources and technical assistance remain available through various trusted entities and are featured here.
Opioid Settlement Funds
While the Michigan Opioid Partnership does not manage or distribute opioid settlement funds, we recognize that these dollars represent a significant new resource for addressing substance use disorder in Michigan. As a public-private funders collaborative, part of our role is to help partners and stakeholders stay informed about the broader funding landscape.
To that end, we have collected trusted resources and provide links to websites that can help communities, providers, and advocates better understand and navigate the settlement funds.
If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid use disorder, visit Michigan.gov/opioids.
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