Evidence-based smoking cessation treatment: a comparison by healthcare system.

Jennifer A LewisNicole SenftHeidi ChenKathryn E WeaverLucy B SpallutoKim L SandlerLeora HornPierre P MassionRobert S DittusChristianne L RoumieHilary A Tindle

Published in: BMC health services research (2021)

VHA healthcare providers were significantly more likely to provide evidence-based smoking cessation treatment compared to AHC healthcare providers. Healthcare systems' prioritization of and investment in smoking cessation treatment is critical to improving providers' adherence to guidelines.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
healthcare
replacement therapy
clinical practice
health insurance