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Why an EHR-Embedded OUD Intervention Still Struggled: Lessons from 12 Colorado Hospitals

MedXY Editorial Team•Jun 19, 2026•news
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Despite an electronic health record (EHR)-embedded intervention and access to education, clinicians continued to report discomfort initiating treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) in the hospital.

Inconsistent messaging across hospital sites, uneven access to addiction expertise, and the complexity of acute inpatient care limited adoption of the intervention.

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