Expert providers implement integrated and coordinated care in opioid use disorder treatment

Through the adoption of these strategies, providers enhanced care accessibility, boosted patient engagement, sustained retention in treatment, and enhanced treatment outcomes. Even among highly skilled treatment providers in Los Angeles County, barriers to integrating and coordinating care using MOUD remain intricate and multifaceted. Addressing these challenges necessitates a comprehensive strategy involving provider education and training, increased availability of MOUD, enhanced coordination and communication among health care providers, resolution of regulatory hurdles, and addressing patient hesitancy toward MOUD.