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Battling Opioids: PA Is Offering Hospitals a Deal
Battling Opioids: PA Is Offering Hospitals a Deal
Battling Opioids: PA Is Offering Hospitals a Deal
Monday 13th January 2020
Learn about Pennsylvania's hospital incentive program that's transforming opioid recovery efforts in this episode of Battling Opioids.
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Get the buttons here!Pennsylvania's Hospital Incentive Program: A New Hope for Opioid Recovery
Once patients in the emergency room have recovered from an opioid overdose, don't just send them on their way. Instead, get them started on treatment or connect them to help. In exchange, hospitals get extra cash from the state.
Imagine walking into an emergency room, scared and desperate after an opioid overdose, only to leave with just a phone number in hand. For many in Pennsylvania, this was the grim reality. But now, there's a game-changing initiative that's turning the tide. Pennsylvania, a state grappling with one of the highest opioid overdose death rates in the nation, has launched an innovative program to incentivize hospitals to transition patients from emergency rooms into treatment.
This unique approach is already showing promising results. Hospitals receive extra funding from the state for getting patients started on treatment or connecting them to help after they've recovered from an overdose. It's a significant improvement over past practices where patients were often sent home with minimal support. Dr. Austin Killaroo, an ER doctor and researcher at Penn, highlights how revolutionary this program is.
He recalls the days when hospitals weren't willing to provide those crucial handoffs, making this initiative a monumental step forward. Geisinger, a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, is also on the front lines, reducing opioid prescriptions by 20% and opening four medication-assisted treatment centers across the state. The Battling Opioids podcast dives deep into these efforts, showcasing how public media is uniting Pennsylvanians in the fight against opioid addiction.
Through compelling stories and community efforts, the podcast aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and guide listeners towards treatment options. Whether you're directly affected by the opioid crisis or seeking to understand more about this pressing issue, this episode offers a beacon of hope and a call to action. Tune in to hear how Pennsylvania is pioneering new ways to combat opioid addiction and support those on their recovery journey.