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Retention Disparities between Self-Pay and Insured Patients in Telehealth Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
The chapter explores the stark contrast in retention rates between self-pay patients and insured patients in a telehealth program for opioid use disorder, attributing patient attrition primarily to financial constraints. It sheds light on the significantly higher retention of insured patients, with efforts to collaborate with insurance companies. The discussion emphasizes the importance of patient retention as a key metric for success in treatment outcomes and the challenges related to financial burdens faced by patients.