Preventive Health Care

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Nov 18, 2024

Associations Between State Policies Facilitating Telehealth and Buprenorphine Episode Initiation and Duration Early in the COVID Pandemic

This retrospective cohort study using 2019-2020 national pharmacy data on dispensed buprenorphine prescriptions examines the association between state policies that may facilitate telehealth use and buprenorphine treatment.
Event

Nov 14, 2024

Expert Views on State-Level Policies for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

On Thursday, November 14, Opioid Policy Tools and Information Center researcher Sean Grant will discuss expert consensus on the effectiveness and implementability of state-level opioid use disorder treatment policies.
Research

Nov 4, 2024

The ACA Medicaid Expansions and the Supply of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in Spanish

We use a difference-in-differences strategy to find a modest increase in the supply of SUD treatment facilities that both accepted Medicaid as payment and provided services in Spanish in areas with highest shares of Spanish speakers.
Research

Oct 22, 2024

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Comprehensive Military Eye Examination Policies

In this study, the authors ascertain the costs and benefits of moving from the current visual acuity screening process for military service members to comprehensive eye examinations intended to detect a wider range of visual dysfunctions.
Research

Oct 21, 2024

Identifying and Characterizing Models of Substance Use Treatment in Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Facilities

This study's objective is to develop clusters of services offered at substance use disorder treatment facilities, and to assess organizational, policy, and environmental characteristics associated with having a more comprehensive treatment model.
Research

Oct 16, 2024

Financial Interventions to Improve Screening in Primary Care: A Systematic Review

Financial mechanisms can enhance screening rates with evidence strongest for KPI payments to both practices and individual providers. Future research should explore the relationship between financial interventions and quality of care.
Research

Oct 15, 2024

Assessing Readiness in Service Members Who Receive Private-Sector Behavioral Health Care

When the demand for behavioral health care outstrips supply at military treatment facilities, service members are referred to private-sector providers. This report examines readiness assessment for these service members.
Research

Oct 9, 2024

Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization

Researchers completed a retrospective analysis of commercial claims data and examined the association between higher buprenorphine doses and subsequent emergency department or inpatient service use among patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder.
Research

Oct 4, 2024

Patient Perspectives on Adapting Collaborative Care for Opioid Use Disorder With Depression And/Or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

The present research demonstrates the feasibility and usefulness of incorporating patient perspectives into treatment design and implementation in health systems using community-participatory partnered research.
Research

Oct 2, 2024

Interpersonal Violence and Mental Health, Drug Use, and Treatment Utilization Among Patients with Co-Occurring Opioid Use and Mental Health Disorders

This study examines the demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals with co-occurring opioid use disorder (OUD) and mental illness (COD) who have experienced interpersonal violence compared to non-violent trauma.
Press

Sep 30, 2024

L.A. Court Diversion Program for People with Behavioral Health Problems Demonstrates Promise, but Needs More Resources

A Los Angeles County program to divert some people with behavioral health problems from the criminal court system has demonstrated significant success, but could be improved with increased funding for additional court staff and treatment resources.
Research Summary

Sep 30, 2024

Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program Evaluation: Successes and Opportunities for Enhancement

This research brief summarizes an evaluation of the implementation, outcomes, and characteristics of the Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, a pretrial diversion program for people with a mental health diagnosis or substance use disorder.

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Associations Between State Policies Facilitating Telehealth and Buprenorphine Episode Initiation and Duration Early in the COVID Pandemic

Expert Views on State-Level Policies for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

The ACA Medicaid Expansions and the Supply of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in Spanish

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Comprehensive Military Eye Examination Policies

Identifying and Characterizing Models of Substance Use Treatment in Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Facilities

Financial Interventions to Improve Screening in Primary Care: A Systematic Review

Assessing Readiness in Service Members Who Receive Private-Sector Behavioral Health Care

Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization

Patient Perspectives on Adapting Collaborative Care for Opioid Use Disorder With Depression And/Or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Interpersonal Violence and Mental Health, Drug Use, and Treatment Utilization Among Patients with Co-Occurring Opioid Use and Mental Health Disorders

L.A. Court Diversion Program for People with Behavioral Health Problems Demonstrates Promise, but Needs More Resources

Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program Evaluation: Successes and Opportunities for Enhancement

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Associations Between State Policies Facilitating Telehealth and Buprenorphine Episode Initiation and Duration Early in the COVID Pandemic

Expert Views on State-Level Policies for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

The ACA Medicaid Expansions and the Supply of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in Spanish

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Comprehensive Military Eye Examination Policies

Identifying and Characterizing Models of Substance Use Treatment in Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Facilities

Financial Interventions to Improve Screening in Primary Care: A Systematic Review

Assessing Readiness in Service Members Who Receive Private-Sector Behavioral Health Care

Association of Daily Doses of Buprenorphine With Urgent Health Care Utilization

Patient Perspectives on Adapting Collaborative Care for Opioid Use Disorder With Depression And/Or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Interpersonal Violence and Mental Health, Drug Use, and Treatment Utilization Among Patients with Co-Occurring Opioid Use and Mental Health Disorders

L.A. Court Diversion Program for People with Behavioral Health Problems Demonstrates Promise, but Needs More Resources

Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program Evaluation: Successes and Opportunities for Enhancement

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