Patient Characteristics Affect Discharge Status for Opioid-related Infective Endocarditis

Conclusions: The fact that patient disposition varied across different payors suggests that hospitals are missing opportunities to engage the most vulnerable patients with IE. Given the long-term care required by this condition, hospitals are well-positioned to participate in interventions to initiate substance abuse treatment and help patients navigate outpatient substance abuse treatment options.
Source: Medical Care - Category: Health Management Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research