Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium

The Northeast Ohio Hospital Opioid Consortium is a collaborative initiative between the region's major health systems, including Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, University Hospitals, and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. Established to combat the opioid crisis, the organization focuses on standardizing treatment protocols, expanding access to medication-assisted treatment, and providing comprehensive education to healthcare providers. The consortium works closely with The Center for Health Affairs to coordinate regional responses and share best practices in pain management and addiction services. Its mission is to reduce opioid-related mortality and support recovery through evidence-based clinical pathways and community-wide initiatives. By unifying the competitive healthcare landscape in Cleveland, the consortium serves as a national model for regional healthcare collaboration in public health crises.