Psychiatric News (3/3) reports a study found that “one in 10 buprenorphine initiations is provided via telehealth, and about 20% of those involved no in-person visit within two years prior or 30 days after.” Researchers said, “Our findings suggest that telehealth initiation of buprenorphine without a prior in-person visit is an important pathway for accessing this lifesaving treatment for adults with opioid use disorder.” The study was published in JAMA Network Open.
Related Links:
— “One in 10 Patients Starts Buprenorphine Treatment for OUD via Telehealth,” Psychiatric News, March 3, 2025