Sugy Choi
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Choi’s research experiences include evaluating state-level policies and treatment programs and studying socioeconomic determinants across multiple health care settings at domestic and international levels. Much of her work uses administrative data, such as Medicaid claims, HIV/AIDS registries, national surveys, and state treatment registries, to examine treatment and other healthcare utilization patterns among individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), HIV/AIDS, and severe mental illnesses.
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Examines how different access points, like emergency departments and public assistance programs, influence Black women's utilization of substance use treatment, especially when they are involved in the criminal justice system.
Investigates the impact of motherhood on women's utilization of health and social services, particularly in identifying and referring those with substance use disorders (SUD) for treatment.
Identifies various gateways, facilitators, and barriers to substance use disorders (SUD) treatment for this specific population. Multiple gateway institutions, including healthcare, social services, criminal justice, community organizations, and employers, were recognized as entry points to treatment. Unique facilitators and barriers, such as concerns about child abuse charges, were highlighted for pregnant women and mothers.
Examines the impact of Medicaid expansion on pregnant women's access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Finds that in states that expanded Medicaid, there was a significant increase in the use of MOUD for pregnant women. However, this increase was less pronounced in states that had policies prohibiting substance use during pregnancy.