How To Open A Rehab in Maryland
A How to Guide to Opening Addiction Treatment in Maryland
In 2021, there were 2,460 opioid overdose deaths in Maryland, which accounted for 90% of all drug overdose deaths in the Maryland.
It’s no secret There are more than 375 alcohol and drug rehab centers in Maryland, including specialized care, detox centers, inpatient and outpatient care, and more. If you dream of opening a drug rehab center in Maryland, you’d better study this seemingly saturated market.
How to License a Treatment Center in Maryland
Maryland is one of the more regulated states when it comes to licensing an addiction drug rehab. The licensure process can be so complicated that the state instituted a decision tree to help interpret the state laws and determine if your addiction treatment center will be require licensure.
In short, the answer is likely yes and since Maryland law mandates substance abuse treatment centers be accredited by a Joint Commission or CARF.
We have completed the addiction treatment accreditation process dozens of times at Orion Treatment Consulting. We’d be happy to discuss Joint Commission Consulting for your firm. Before a license is obtained, your organization must complete the accreditation process.
One you have been accredited you must submit an agreement to cooperate with your Local Addiction Authority (LAA), your Core Service Agency (CSA) and/or your Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA).
The application for state licensure in Maryland is fairly straight forward. The state asks basic information as much of the required footwork was completed during the accreditation process.
We appreciate Maryland’s concern for evidence based care and high quality curriculums. While the state requires that extra footwork, we recommend a similar process for most companies in other states. Accreditation lends itself to better insurance contracts and a more stable admissions.
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Drug Rehab?
Owning and operating an addiction treatment center is no small feat. Depending on location, size and level of care an outpatient facility can set you back a couple hundred thousand dollars. Remember you have to float a clinical staff for several months before you see an insurance reimbursement.
In fact, under fundraising is the most common mistake we see when opening a drug and alcohol treatment center.
Why Hire a Drug Rehab Consultant?
We understand the frustrations that come with starting a substance abuse treatment center. We’ve seen the same pitfalls and have learned to navigate the complexities of our industry over several decades. We wish to state most emphatically there is no need to go it alone. Reach out today.