Improving healthcare delivery for opioid use disorder
Improving value-based healthcare delivery for opioid use disorder
This study is looking at how a new way of providing healthcare can help people with opioid use disorder in Massachusetts get better treatment and support that fits their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10860944 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how value-based healthcare delivery can enhance treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). It focuses on the Massachusetts Medicaid accountable care organization (ACO) model, which aims to improve care quality by considering both medical and social complexities of patients. By assessing the effectiveness of this innovative payment model, the research seeks to identify ways to optimize care processes and outcomes for individuals struggling with OUD. Patients may benefit from improved access to effective treatments and support services tailored to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who are seeking treatment and support.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those who are not engaged in treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better healthcare delivery models that improve outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using value-based care models to improve treatment outcomes in various health conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach in opioid use disorder.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hsu, Heather — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hsu, Heather
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.