Improving alcohol use disorder care through new payment approaches
Alternative payment models and alcohol use disorder treatment and consequences
This project looks at how different ways of paying for care might help more people get treatment for alcohol use disorder, especially in communities that need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098662 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with alcohol use disorder don't receive the care they need, particularly in underserved areas. This project explores how a program called Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), which uses new payment methods, affects access to alcohol use disorder services. Researchers will compare how many people receive treatment before and after these clinics were introduced. The goal is to understand if these payment models make it easier for individuals to get the help they need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding system-level changes in care access for individuals with alcohol use disorder who rely on Medicaid.
Not a fit: Patients not seeking or receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder through Medicaid-funded services would not directly benefit from this specific policy-focused research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better healthcare policies that make it easier for individuals with alcohol use disorder to access effective treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While the CCBHC program aims to improve access, this specific research is a quasi-experimental approach to understand its real-world impact on AUD treatment, building on existing knowledge of payment model effects.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Busch, Susan H — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Busch, Susan H
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.