Commentary on Hsu et al. (2017): A systems approach to improving health services for overdose in the hospital and across the continuum of care-an unmet need

Abstract

Rising opioid overdose hospitalization rates and costs, stagnant in-hospital mortality rates and poor care transitions highlight the need to improve health services for people who use opioids in the hospital and across the continuum of care. A systems approach may identify opportunities to prevent overdoses and improve outcomes from overdose.

Keywords: Continuum of care; economic costs; heroin; hospitalization; opioid; overdose.