Through collaborative efforts with the Arizona State University - Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System announces the staging of the 2018 MAT Symposium. The event will provide information on clinically effective prevention and treatment strategies that best serve those being impacted by the opioid epidemic. The symposium will also include additional discussions on current state initiatives being implemented to combat this rapidly emerging crisis. The attendees focus will be geared towards MAT providers, substance use disorder treatment providers, physical health providers, harm reduction organizations, justice system partners and concerned community members.