New York Hospitals Reduce Substance Use Screening
New York Health and Hospitals has updated its policy on substance use screening and testing, resulting in an 80% reduction in tests overall and a 90% reduction for Black patients. This change showed no difference in newborn outcomes or overall care quality. The policy aims to keep people safe, connected to care, and foster an environment where they feel comfortable returning. The change is expected to address underlying racism and bias in the system.
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“New York Health and Hospitals just changed their policy regarding substance use, screening, and testing, and it showed a reduction in tests, especially for black patients, which showed an 80% reduction in reports overall”
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