Researchers from RAND Corporation conducted 20 qualitative interviews with Bicycle Health patients about their experiences with tele-OUD treatment. Overall, patients described increased patient-centeredness as an advantage of tele-OUD and felt it helped to ameliorate social barriers to seeking treatment, as well as high satisfaction rates with plans to continue using tele-OUD for at least six months. Nearly all patients rated their satisfaction with the tele-OUD service as a “4” or “5” on a scale of 1-5. These findings are consistent with literature that suggests that fully virtual models of tele-OUD treatment have the potential to increase access to medication for opioid use disorder and improve the patient experience. - Read the Paper
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Bicycle Health
Bicycle Health is the leading telehealth provider of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in the United States, offering an evidence-based clinical care model that includes FDA-approved Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), access to a highly-trained team of medical experts, therapy, a customized treatment plan, and peer support groups. Bicycle Health’s mission is to address the country’s number one public health crisis by helping to reduce stigmas associated with opioid addiction and providing access to affordable, convenient, and confidential tele-MOUD treatment for individuals in need. The company’s “whole person” approach to treatment encourages patients to focus on their life passions and goals, which has been shown to play a vital role in recovery.
