Inform real-world substance use interventions through health economic research

Inform real-world substance use interventions through health economic research

The Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorder, HCV, and HIV (CHERISH) develops and disseminates health economic research to inform substance use disorder treatment policy and HCV and HIV care of people who use drugs.

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CHERISH brings together leading experts from five institutions

Established in 2015, CHERISH is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) as a Center of Excellence. CHERISH is a collaboration among Weill Cornell Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Public Health, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (P30DA040500).

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11/06/24 Research Highlights

Racial and Ethnic Disparities Along the Hepatitis C Care Cascade Among Priority Populations

Over the last two decades, injection opioid use has increased among reproductive-aged women, with resultant increases in mother-to-child hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmissions in the U.S. Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment is highly effective at reducing and eliminating the risk of HCV transmissions. Yet, studies show lower odds of receiving DAA treatment for women compared to […]

12/03/24 Events

Q&A Session: CHERISH Pilot Grant Funding Opportunity

The Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorders, HCV, and HIV (CHERISH) is seeking to fund the next cohort of pilot grant recipients for 2025-2026. This webinar on December 3, 2024 will provide an overview about the eligibility requirements, application process, and program experience, and features Pilot Grant & Training Core Director Brandon Aden and former pilot grantees Sierra Julia Castedo de Martell and Bulat Idrisov. View full application details here.
10/16/24 Profile Feature

Announcing the 10th Pilot Grant Cohort Advancing the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders, HCV, and HIV

CHERISH is excited to welcome a new pilot grant cohort for the 10th year. Spearheaded by CHERISH Pilot Grant Program Director Brandon Aden, the program is designed to help researchers gain familiarity with health economic evaluations, apply related methodologies to their pilot research, and build out the next stage of their careers. This year, CHERISH […]

10/14/24 Research Highlights

Economic Costs and Outcomes that Matter to Patients

One of the key questions researchers ask when conducting an economic evaluation is: How much does this intervention cost to an individual, organization, or society at large? The process requires researchers to identify the perspectives of affected stakeholders and analyze the costs related to the intervention. To better understand the burdens and economic impact of […]

10/14/24 Research Highlights

Improving Care for Opioid Use Disorder in the Criminal-Legal System

Substance use disorders (SUD), and especially opioid use disorder (OUD), are prevalent within the criminal-legal system.  Recently, there has been increased alignment of OUD care across the criminal-legal system with the patient-centered American Society of Addiction Medicine guidelines. Whether by choice or through legislation, carceral facilities are increasingly offering FDA-approved medications for OUD (MOUD), which […]

10/27/24 Events

Conference Roundup: SMDM 46th Annual Meeting

The Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) North American Meeting brings together high-quality oral and poster presentations, short courses, symposia presentations, and workshops from all disciplines involved in the study of decision making in health and medicine. Connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending this year and view the program here.
10/16/24 Events

Conference Roundup: #AHSR2024

The Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) Conference, held since 2005, annually brings together researchers, policymakers, and treatment providers to focus on how systems redesign can effectively and sustainably be implemented. Connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues in the field of substance use, HIV, and HCV research. View the full program here.
10/08/24 Events

Conference Roundup: #INHSU2024

Established in 2009, the International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) is a recognized leader in amplifying research and clinical advances in hepatitis C prevention, treatment, and care for people who use drugs. Entering its 12th year, this conference welcomes a global network of practitioners, researchers, community members, and people who use drugs and remains committed to creating equitable access to treatment and health services to address infectious diseases and drug-related harms. Connect with our CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending and view the online program here.

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