Gettysburg, PA, July 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Statistics around the Opioid Crisis are staggering. Deaths from drug overdose are increasing in both men and women – regardless of race or age. More than 3 out of 5 drug overdose deaths involve an opioid. In 2015, opioids killed more than 33,000 people in the U.S. – the highest number in recorded history. As this crisis continues to alter the roadmap for healthcare, preparations for the future need to be made that include coordinated and integrated care delivery.

Care coordination is even more essential for patients with behavioral health conditions. When care for these patients is fragmented, outcomes decline, risks rise, and costs increase. Following a recent webinar, Lisa Strouss, PharmD, Field Medical Director, and Dr. Candace Saldarini, Director, Medical Affairs, of ODH, Inc. released a new article outlining the importance of integrating physical health, behavioral health, and social services data to achieve whole person care. The article,  Technology and Opioid Crisis: Prescription for Breakthrough , offers critical statistics on opioid use disorder and details on how technology can be leveraged to make positive impacts.

“The health care landscape is in turmoil, and the rise of the Opioid Crisis continues to cause concern for all health care stakeholders. Providers are searching for a way to help combat this crisis,” said Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer of  OPEN MINDS , a market intelligence and management support firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service field which include behavioral health. “A big part of dealing with consumers with opioid use disorder comes down to addressing their physical, behavioral, and social services needs. Organizations need technology capable of integrating all aspects of a consumer’s health record to ensure all their care needs are met. Without this technology, organizations across the country will continue to struggle to combat the Opioid Crisis.”

To learn more or download the article, visit  https://www.openminds.com/market-intelligence...akthrough/ .

 

ABOUT ODH, Inc.

ODH, Inc. is a health technology company providing data aggregation and analytics solutions that help enable the delivery of integrated health care. Its proprietary technology and clinical expertise advance interoperability among legacy systems for better patient care and cost management. Its solutions focus on addressing behavioral and physical health comorbidities. ODH is a subsidiary of Otsuka America, Inc. and part of the Otsuka Group of companies, a $12 billion global conglomerate based in Japan. For additional information on ODH, Inc., visit  www.ODHSolutions.com .

 

ABOUT  OPEN MINDS

OPEN MINDS  is a national market intelligence and strategic advisory firm focused on the sectors of the health and human service field serving consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 175+ associates provide market insights and innovative management solutions designed to improve operational and strategic performance. Learn more at  www.openminds.com .

 

Tim Snyder OPEN MINDS 7173341329 tsnyder@openminds.com