Treatment of Chemical Dependency May Reduce Medical Utilization and Costs
Date
2006-07
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Abstract
Summarizes a study of the impact of chemical dependency treatment on the costs and utilization of medical services — hospital days, emergency department visits, and outpatient visits. Points to lack of insurance as a barrier to treatment.
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Substance Abuse, Health, Health, Health Insurance/Coverage
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http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/Research%20Highlight%206%200605.pdf