JAMA Network Open: Provision of Digital Health Technologies for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment by US Health Care Organizations

JAMA Network Open: Provision of Digital Health Technologies for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment by US Health Care Organizations

More than a third of health systems with accountable care organization (ACO) contracts are using at least one type of technology, including remote patient monitoring and on-demand support tools. The study finds that the providers using those tools already have a substance abuse strategy in place and are using the technology to complement existing care. For digital health to have the biggest impact, it has to be embraced by more providers, especially in underserved areas, and used to reach patients who can’t or aren’t getting treatment. For additional coverage, see Health Leaders.