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Cost and utilization outcomes of opioid-dependence treatments.

TitleCost and utilization outcomes of opioid-dependence treatments.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsBaser, Onur, Mady Chalk, David A. Fiellin, and David R. Gastfriend
JournalThe American journal of managed care
Volume17 Suppl 8
PaginationS235-48
Date Published2011 Jun
ISSN1936-2692
KeywordsAdult, Chi-Square Distribution, Female, Health Care Costs, Health Services, Humans, Inpatients, Insurance Claim Review, Male, Naltrexone, Narcotic Antagonists, Opioid-Related Disorders, Outpatients, Retrospective Studies, Statistics, Nonparametric, Treatment Outcome, United States
AbstractTo evaluate the healthcare costs associated with treatment of opioid-dependence disorder with medications versus no medication, and with the 4 agents approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
DOI10.1111/j.1521-0391.2011.00207.x
Alternate JournalAm J Manag Care

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