By: Sara Riascos  Apr. 07, 2022

Alcohol Dependence is frequently associated with hospital readmission. Readmission is a hospital quality measure that reflects dimensions of quality of inpatient care and also impacts overall programs by payors such as CMS’s Star Rating Program, HRRP and Value-Based Purchasing. Acamprosate Calcium is used to help maintain sobriety in alcohol-dependent adults who no longer drink alcohol. Studies have shown that Acamprosate Calcium is an effective medication in the treatment of alcohol dependence.