Evidence & News
This section highlights the growing body of evidence behind EMS engagement in opioid use disorder care. It includes quality improvement work, case studies, operational reports, and media stories from across Minnesota and the nation.
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Characteristics of Patients Experiencing Opioid Overdose and Eligibility for Prehospital Treatment with Buprenorphine
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State Investment in Emergency Department Buprenorphine Pays Off
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Minnesota Drug Overdose and Substance Use Dashboard (MDH)
A statewide dashboard from the Minnesota Department of Health offering detailed data on overdoses, nonfatal emergency visits, and substance-related deaths. Filter by region, substance, or demographic to understand trends […]
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Hennepin County Emergency Visit Trends Dashboard (MN EHR Consortium)
This dashboard compiles monthly, county-wide data on substance-involved ED and hospital visits from major health systems including Allina, HealthPartners, Hennepin Healthcare, M Health Fairview, North Memorial, and the VA. […]
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EMS MOUD Toolkit
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Consensus Recommendations for EMS Buprenorphine
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Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment for Opioid Dependence
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Prehospital Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics: First Year Results of the EMS Buprenorphine Use Pilot
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Prehospital Initiation of Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics
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Feasibility and Safety of a Paramedic-Directed Prehospital Buprenorphine Initiation Protocol for Acute Opioid Withdrawal
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