Problem |Managing patients with opioid withdrawal is challenging for many providers outside the substance use disorder (SUD) specialty. Many providers have completed training to prescribe buprenorphine, but few are actively seeing and treating patients with opioid addictions. Recent surveys indicate providers’ concerns including lack of specialty backup for complex problems and reimbursement concerns.
Outcome| Shepard Health’s FIXXER™ helps providers feel confident in the treatment pathways, provides access to specialists, and can clearly define revenue expectation. They are more likely to engage OUD patients and provide appropriate and clinically proven treatments. Providers indicate they are 50% more likely to work with opioid patients if they have a playbook and support from specialists.
Solution| FIXXER™ provides evidence-based MAT treatment guidelines, automated billing, real-time curbside consults available from OUD experts, and transition plans for patients. enabling healthcare providers confidence’ in assessing and treating patients OUD. With FIXXER™, healthcare providers can quickly assess and confidently treat patients with OUD.
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