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Promising Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.
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Peer Review Study
This article presents results from an intervention to provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) to individuals with opioid use disorder via telemedicine. This article describes outcomes for patients enrolled in the NYC Health+Hospitals Virtual Buprenorphine Clinic during the first nine weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic (March 26, 2020 through May 28, 2020). Results from this evaluation were mixed. Loss-to-follow-up was similar to rates observed in studies of in-person opioid treatment, but the authors note telemedicine-based opioid treatment poses barriers to patients who frequently change mobile phones or phone numbers, and patients with unreliable internet access. The authors also note that the generalizability of this intervention may be limited in settings with different patient populations or staff capacity.
Promising Practices that show evidence of effectiveness in improving public health outcomes in a specific real-life setting, as indicated by achievement of aims consistent with the objectives of the activities, and are suitable for adaptation by other communities.
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Case Study
This case study outlines how the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) in Illinois partnered with community organizers on worker and immigrant rights to create a multisectoral collaborative to address root causes of health inequity called the Collaborative for Health Equity. This collaborative explicitly works to address structural racism and health inequities. It has built relationships with local social justice organizations that have helped guide CCDPH to center health equity in its strategic plans.