Why Are Physicians Not Addressing Addiction?

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AUG. 27, 2024 – These data suggest that policy, regulatory, or accreditation changes are needed to systematically address institutional barriers, as well as increases to physician reimbursement and opportunities for clinically relevant training that provides both skill development and knowledge gain.

The researchers also identified 4 key facilitators to improving physician intervention: 1) the need for quality education and training, 2) the significance of intrapersonal and interpersonal factors, 3) the essential role of supportive institutional infrastructure for interventions, and 4) the necessity for regulatory reforms to streamline processes and enhance coverage is crucial for progress.

“These data suggest that policy, regulatory, or accreditation changes are needed to systematically address institutional barriers, as well as increases to physician reimbursement and opportunities for clinically relevant training that provides both skill development and knowledge gain,” the researchers concluded.