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  • Title: Performance monitoring of substance use disorder interventions in the Veterans Health Administration.
    Author: Humphreys K, Harris AH, Kivlahan DR.
    Journal: Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse; 2009; 35(3):123-7. PubMed ID: 19462294.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Measuring and improving the quality of treatment for patients with substance use disorders are enduring challenges. METHODS: This article describes how the Veterans Affairs health care system is using incentivized performance measures to promote more effective delivery of interventions for nicotine, illegal drug, and alcohol disorders. RESULTS: The monitoring and incentive system has increased the delivery of evidence-based services, including screening for alcohol use disorders. CONCLUSIONS: Further work remains to be done to strengthen the connection between process-based measures and longer-term patient outcomes.
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