Articles

Outcomes That Matter in Community SUD Systems: Building a Practical Measurement Set Counties Can Actually Run
Outcomes work when they are designed around real workflows, data limits, and accountabilityβ€”not wish lists. This article shows how counties and providers build an outcomes set that balances access, engagement, safety, and recovery stability, with clear owners, review cycles, and action triggers that improve performance over time. Read more...
Closing the MAT Gap for People Experiencing Homelessness: Street-to-Start Models That Hold Engagement
MAT access often fails for people experiencing homelessness because pathways assume phones, appointments, and stable routines. This article explains how systems design street-to-start MAT models that deliver rapid initiation, continuity, and governance while protecting low-threshold access. Read more...
Post-Overdose Outreach and Warm Handoff Models That Prevent Repeat Events and Build Engagement
Non-fatal overdoses are among the strongest predictors of future fatal overdose. This article explains how counties design post-overdose outreach and warm handoff models that operate at real-world speedβ€”linking EMS and ED touchpoints to follow-up, naloxone reinforcement, and voluntary treatment access without coercion. Read more...