Telehealth Utilization Is Associated with Lower Risk of Discontinuation of Buprenorphine: a Retrospective Cohort Study of US Veterans.
Jayamalathi Priyanka VakkalankaBrian C LundMarcia M WardStephan ArndtR William FieldMary CharltonRyan M CarnahanPublished in: Journal of general internal medicine (2021)
As telehealth demonstrated improved treatment retention compared to in-person visits, it may be a suitable option for engagement for patients in OUD management. Efforts to expand services may improve treatment retention and health outcomes for VHA and other health care systems.