Cost-Effectiveness of the START Hospital Addiction Consultation Service for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
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By
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Adeyemi Okunogbe
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Alexandra Peltz
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Itai Danovitch
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Allison J. Ober
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Teryl K. Nuckols
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May 7, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Economic Evaluation of the START Hospital Addiction Consultation Service for Treating Opioid Use Disorder
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|
| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | |
| Target Population | Adults aged 18 years or older with a probable diagnosis of OUD, excluding those currently receiving MOUD. |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
- Initiation of MOUD during hospitalization with follow-up care linkage, including specific follow-up appointments.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
START intervention utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to enhance patient engagement and addiction-focused discharge planning.
Clinical Best Practices
- Implement addiction consultation services to increase MOUD initiation.
- Utilize evidence-based tools to reduce barriers to treatment.
- Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments and establish OUD-focused discharge plans.
- Provide ongoing training for staff on addiction consultation services.
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