Addiction Medicine Program Consulting & Peer Review

Physician-led consulting for treatment programs and organizations seeking support with substance use policies, clinical quality, documentation, peer review, accreditation readiness, and program development.

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Who We Work With

This may include:

Outpatient addiction treatment programs
Behavioral health, PHP, IOP, and residential treatment organizations
Programs preparing for CARF or other accreditation processes
Organizations needing external clinical peer review or quality oversight
Employers developing or refining substance use policies or monitoring programs
Attorneys, licensing boards, and professional organizations seeking independent clinical input

We work with treatment programs, behavioral health organizations, employers, and professional or legal stakeholders seeking addiction medicine expertise.

Scope of Consulting Services

We provide consulting services focused on the development, implementation, and refinement of substance use–related policies and programs, with attention to clinical, operational, and regulatory considerations.

Policy & Program Development

Development of workplace drug and alcohol policies
Design of substance use monitoring or accountability programs
Guidance on program structure and documentation

Risk & Compliance Guidance

Guidance on substance use–related clinical, operational, and regulatory risk
Review of policies and procedures for alignment with applicable standards and program expectations
Support for CARF or other accreditation readiness, quality improvement processes, and documentation practices

Program Implementation & Support

Guidance on integrating substance use–related services into existing programs
Collaboration with leadership and administrative teams
Input on workflows, communication processes, and documentation

Peer Review & Quality Oversight

External clinical peer review for addiction treatment programs
Review of clinical documentation, treatment planning, and medical necessity support
Feedback on prescribing practices, risk documentation, UDS interpretation, and care coordination

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Dr. Stephen Viel

Services are provided by Dr. Stephen Viel MD, a board-certified physician in both Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine, with extensive experience in clinical care, medical leadership, and healthcare operations.

Dr. Viel brings a pragmatic, patient-centered approach informed by years of frontline emergency medicine practice and community-based addiction care.

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Engagement Models

Consulting services are structured based on the needs of each organization and may include:

Ongoing Advisory Support

Ongoing consultation for organizations requiring continued input on policies, programs, or operational decisions

Project-Based Consulting

Defined support for policy development, program startup, accreditation preparation, workflow design, or other specific organizational needs.

Case-Specific Consultation

Targeted support for individual situations or decision-making needs

Peer Review Arrangements

External peer review and documentation review on a monthly, quarterly, or project-specific basis, with written feedback and optional leadership discussion.

Engagements are structured collaboratively based on the scope and complexity of each organization’s needs.

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If you’d like to discuss your organization or explore whether consulting services may be appropriate, you may schedule a call directly with Dr. Viel using the calendar.

Prefer Email? Send an email to Dr. Viel at Stephen.Viel@ShorelineMAT.com.

Independent Evaluation & Consulting Services
Physician-led, non-treatment services provided for legal, employment, administrative, and compliance-related matters.

All services offered on this page are independent and non-treatment in nature. Engagement does not establish an ongoing physician-patient relationship. Services are conducted remotely unless otherwise specified.

For treatment services or clinical care, please visit the Shoreline Medical Addiction Treatment website.

You can reach Dr. Viel directly by email at Stephen.Viel@ShorelineMAT.com.

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