Our impact in 2023
In 2023, we continued to empower our members to reach their addiction recovery goals. Here are some highlights:
Measured what matters most
We added three new regularly scheduled, measurement-based assessments to improve tracking of recovery metrics for individuals and our aggregate member population.
Substance Use Recovery Evaluator (SURE)
GAD-7 for anxiety
PHQ-9 for depression
Published outcomes and presented research
Workit Labs, the research arm of Workit Health, enhanced our reputation for credibility and clinical rigor with presentations at conferences and peer-reviewed articles in academic journals.
Rising Patient Volume and Acuity Challenge Mental and Behavioral Health Care Access
December 20, 2023
by M. Justin Coffey, M.D. Published in NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery
Retention in Telehealth Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder among Pregnant People
June 20, 2023
Presented at the 2023 College on Problems of Drug Dependence Meeting
Innovations in Small Business Telehealth Technologies for Substance Use Disorders: Automated Assessments, Electronic Health Record Integrations, and Medication Shipping
June 19, 2023
Poster presented at the 2023 College on Problems of Drug Dependence Meeting.
Chatbots: Increasing Patient and Provider Engagement in Substance Use Disorder Care
May 21, 2023
Presented at the 2023 American Psychiatric Association Meeting
Retention in Telehealth Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Among Rural Populations: A Retrospective Cohort Study
May 15, 2023
Published in Telemedicine and e-Health
Retention in Telehealth Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Among Rural Populations
April 14, 2023
Poster presented at the American Society of Addiction Medicine 54th Annual Conference
Shared our insights
Members of the Workit Health team took part in thought leadership discussions, presentations, and panels, both in-person and online.
Going Digital Behavioral Health Tech 2023
Lived Experience Leading the Way: Real Impact from Successful Behavioral Health Innovators
Panelist
Robin Ann McIntosh
Co-Founder | Workit Health
Systems and Sustainability ECHO Series C-Stat
By Be Well Texas, in partnership with UT Health San Antonio and Project ECHO
Presenters
Marlene C. Lira, MPH
Workit Labs | Workit Health
Cynthia Jimes, Ph.D.
Workit Labs | Workit Health
NovaWell Lunch & Learn
Speaker
Robin Ann McIntosh
Co-Founder | Workit Health
The University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship’s E-Hour
Speaker
Katherine Monti MPH, MSW
COO | Workit Health
Innovation Paving the Way for a Robust Ecosystem
At UCSF Rosenman Institute’s 7th Annual Symposium
Panelist
Robin Ann McIntosh
Co-Founder | Workit Health
Virtual-first Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Among Rural Patients
At the Southeast Michigan Substance Use Disorder Roundtable
Presenters
Marlene C. Lira, MPH
Workit Labs | Workit Health
Cynthia Jimes, Ph.D.
Workit Labs | Workit Health
Learned from clinical innovators
Workit Health hosted 11 visiting lecturers for Grand Rounds and has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit to PAs who participate. All staff are welcome to attend these educational sessions, on subjects including:
- Equity-based Telehealth Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder and Medication-assisted Treatment
- Diagnosing and Managing PTSD in Individuals with SUD
- Comorbid Psychiatric and Alcohol Use Disorders
- Buprenorphine Initiation Strategies
- Identification and Management of Buprenorphine/Naloxone Side Effects
Received national recognition
Received by
Robin Ann McIntosh
Co-Founder | Workit Health
Received by
Robin Ann McIntosh
Co-Founder | Workit Health
Increased access to care
Workit Health is honored to be a recipient of the RCORP–Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Access award to expand telehealth substance use disorder treatment access points in several Ohio counties.