As you may have already heard, the State of Michigan is considering changes to regulations that could have serious implications for Spera, Dawn Farm, and other programs around the state.
These changes are likely to reduce access to care and increase the cost of care. This would be of great concern at any time, but is of extra concern when we are in the middle of an opioid and overdose crisis. Interruptions in access to care are likely to intensify the already devastating impact of this crisis in our community.
The implications of the proposed changes are not entirely clear but appear to include:
The Spera Recovery Center has been in operation since 1994 and enjoys strong support from our community, medical centers, PIHP, and local government. Spera has an active and involved alumni base that is frequently recognized as a model of recovery-oriented care. We’ve never had a death or adverse event resulting in long term injury. This has been achieved through well planned safety protocols and close collaboration with our local hospitals. It serves as a critical entry point for services in this community.
If these rules were to be implemented, Spera's future would be uncertain.