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Changes in Buprenorphine Prescribing in Community Health Centers

Description
Analyzes changes from 2016 to 2021 in prescriptions of buprenorphine in Community Health Centers (CHCs) to treat opioid addiction. Utilizes data from the OCHIN Inc network of CHCs to analyze patient and clinic/clinician characteristics, including rural versus urban location.
Author(s)
Daniel M. Hartung, Robert W. Voss, Steffani R. Bailey, Nathalie Huguet, John Muench
Citation
JAMA Health Forum, 5(4)
Date
04/2024
Type
Document
Tagged as
Federally Qualified Health Centers · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data