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 | Evan ColeUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Public Health Verified email at pitt.edu Cited by 505 |
The US Medicaid program: coverage, financing, reforms, and implications for health equity
Importance Medicaid is the largest health insurance program by enrollment in the US and
has an important role in financing care for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant …
has an important role in financing care for eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant …
[HTML][HTML] The role of primary care in improving access to medication-assisted treatment for rural Medicaid enrollees with opioid use disorder
Background The opioid epidemic has disproportionately affected rural areas, where a limited
number of health care providers offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the mainstay of …
number of health care providers offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT), the mainstay of …
Identifying hospitals that may be at most financial risk from Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital payment cuts
Medicaid disproportionate-share hospital (DSH) payments are expected to decline by $35.1
billion between fiscal years 2017 and 2024, a reduction brought about by the Affordable …
billion between fiscal years 2017 and 2024, a reduction brought about by the Affordable …
[HTML][HTML] Trends in use of medication to treat opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 state Medicaid programs
Importance Federal and state agencies granted temporary regulatory waivers to prevent
disruptions in access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) during the COVID-19 …
disruptions in access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) during the COVID-19 …
Healthcare Utilization Among Children Receiving Permanent Supportive Housing
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Permanent supportive housing (PSH) integrates long-term
housing and supports for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Although …
housing and supports for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. Although …
Outpatient follow-up and use of medications for opioid use disorder after residential treatment among Medicaid enrollees in 10 states
Background Follow-up after residential treatment is considered best practice in supporting
patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) in their recovery. Yet, little is known about rates of …
patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) in their recovery. Yet, little is known about rates of …
[HTML][HTML] Changes in Medicaid utilization and spending associated with homeless adults' entry into permanent supportive housing
Background There is growing interest in financing housing and supportive services for homeless
individuals through Medicaid. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), which integrates …
individuals through Medicaid. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), which integrates …
Patient-centered medical homes in Louisiana had minimal impact on Medicaid population's use of acute care and costs
The patient-centered medical home model of primary care has received considerable attention
for its potential to improve outcomes and reduce health care costs. Yet little information …
for its potential to improve outcomes and reduce health care costs. Yet little information …
[HTML][HTML] Rural access to MAT in Pennsylvania (RAMP): a hybrid implementation study protocol for medication assisted treatment adoption among rural primary care …
Background The continued escalation of opioid use disorder (OUD) calls for heightened
vigilance to implement evidence-based care across the US. Rural care providers and patients …
vigilance to implement evidence-based care across the US. Rural care providers and patients …
Article Commentary: The Who, the What, and the How: A Description of Strategies and Lessons Learned to Expand Access to Medications for Opioid use Disorder in …
ES Cole, E DiDomenico, S Green, SKR Heil… - Substance …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural areas within the United States
remains a challenge. Providers must complete 8–24 h of training to obtain the Drug Addiction …
remains a challenge. Providers must complete 8–24 h of training to obtain the Drug Addiction …