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Onsite Versus Referral Models of Primary Care for Substance Abusing Patients
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating On-site vs. referral methods of care for Substance Abuse and Primary Medical Care. Completed, enrolled 800 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Veterans presenting for treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) often have multiple and serious comorbid medical conditions that affect functional health status and health care costs. Prior studies show higher rates of medical follow-up when onsite primary health care was provided to patients with SUDs within an addictions clinic (onsite care). However, no data are available on differences between onsite versus referral models of primary care delivery in terms of clinical outcomes and total health care costs.