Data

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2,900

Referrals Submitted

300

Vouchers Redeemed

1,300

Telemedicine Referrals
MATTERS 2022 Year in Review. In 2022, MATTERS served all 10 regions of New York State and completed over 1,000 referrals. 59% of these referrals were through telemedicine. Over 1,500 organizations participate in the referral platform. 85% of all referred individuals were issued a 14-day medication voucher. There were 4x more medication vouchers redeemed in 2022 than in 2021. 24% of all referred individuals opted in for transportation assistance. 77% of all referred individuals received a bridge prescription of buprenorphine. To learn more, visit www.mattersnetwork.org or download the MATTERS Network app on the Apple Store or GooglePlay.

Surveys

MATTERS partners with various agencies to facilitate research to better understand opioid and substance use disorders.

Publications

Check out MATTERS’ published research articles. If you have questions or need more information, please contact us.

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine

Implementing a Novel Statewide Network to Support Emergency Department-initiated Buprenorphine Treatment

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

Population Characteristics and Follow-up Rates of a Novel Emergency Buprenorphine Initiation and Referral Program

American Academy of Emergency Medicine

Management of Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department: A White Paper