Predictors of Mortality Among Patients With Opioid Use Disorder: Insights From the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Nationwide Readmission Database

Mortality among patients with OUD is influenced by age, comorbidities, hospital characteristics, and healthcare disparities. Integrated care approaches that address both medical and psychiatric conditions are essential for improving survival outcomes. Future research should focus on targeted interventions to mitigate high-risk factors and enhance harm reduction strategies for this vulnerable population.