Original research
by
Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
The objective this paper is to examine the rate of 7-day follow-up after an OUD-related ED visit and the association with future overdoses.
Findings/Key points
Among Medicaid enrollees with OUD, having a follow-up visit 7 days after an ED visit is protective against fatal or nonfatal overdose within 6 months, although the association varies considerably across states.
Design/methods
Administrative data from 11 states
Keywords
Hospitals
Wrap-around services
About PWUD
Overdose
