What does OHH mean in HEALTHCARE

An Opioid Health Home (OHH) is a model of integrated care that focuses on providing coordinated care and support to individuals suffering from opioid use disorder. The goal of the OHH is to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with opioid addiction while also improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

An Opioid Health Home works by providing comprehensive, holistic care for individuals suffering from opioid addiction. This includes access to physical health services, medication-assisted therapies, psychosocial interventions, case management services, and referrals for specialty services. By connecting patients to these different forms of treatment in one place, the OHH streamlines care and ensures that individuals have all the treatment they need in one place.

Care at an Opioid Health Home is provided by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors, pharmacists, peer advocates and other healthcare providers who coordinate care for each individual OHH patient.

An OHH provides comprehensive, evidence-based services designed to meet the needs of those with opioid use disorder. These services are tailored to meet each individual's needs and may include access to medications such as buprenorphine or naltrexone; counseling; case management; peer recovery supports; and referrals for specialty services.

Generally speaking, most insurance plans will cover the cost of care provided through an OHH without any out-of-pocket costs. For those without insurance coverage or who live in areas where there is limited access to Medicaid coverage, many OHFs will provide reduced fee schedules or referral programs in order to ensure access to treatment services regardless of ability to pay.

Participating in an OHH does not guarantee recovery but it can significantly improve outcomes if accessed in conjunction with other evidenced based treatments such as counseling and medication-assisted therapy (MAT). The aim of the OHH model is to provide comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of addiction including physical health, mental health and social determinants which can increase chances for sustained recovery from opioids.

Unfortunately no. Currently OHFs are only available in certain parts of the country though there is growing interest amongst policy makers on implementing more OHFs across the US.

Yes! Families are welcome and encouraged to participate in treatment planning at an OHH since family members often play a critical role in supporting a loved one's recovery process as well as providing valuable insights into their behavior.