A group of researchers analyzed patient data of 175,778 adult Medicare beneficiaries before the pandemic from September 2018 to February 2020 and during the pandemic from September 2019 to February 2021 to treat substance use disorder.
The data showed that when telehealth treatment was expanded and permitted for behavioral health services, the rates of patients seeking out treatment for substance use disorder improved, and the odds of medically-induced overdose were lowered.
At the Becker's Fall Behavioral Health Summit, taking place November 4–5 in Chicago, behavioral health leaders and executives will explore strategies for expanding access to care, integrating services, addressing workforce challenges and leveraging innovation to improve outcomes across the behavioral health continuum. Apply for complimentary registration now.
