Methadone Access in the Era of Fentanyl: Progress, Innovation, and the Road Ahead
As fentanyl continues to drive the deadliest chapter of America’s opioid epidemic, methadone treatment access has never been more urgent. One such medication—methadone—has long...
Primary Care and the Opioid Crisis: Unlocking the Potential of MOUD Access Through Everyday Healthcare
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, claiming nearly 82,000 lives in 2022 alone, according to the National Institute on...
Breaking Barriers: Five States Now Provide Medicaid Coverage for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Before Release from Incarceration
In a groundbreaking shift toward equitable healthcare access, five states—Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont—have been granted federal approval to provide Medicaid-covered healthcare in...
Breaking Down the Barriers: Why Medication-Assisted Treatment for OUD Is Essential for Treating Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder (OUD) continues to be a significant public health crisis in the United States. With millions affected by the devastating consequences of...
Navigating the Upcoming Overhaul of Mental Health Parity Regulations: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Labor has submitted its final rule to overhaul behavioral health regulation. This final rule, currently under review by the White...
Addressing Gaps in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Coverage Across State Medicaid Managed Care Organizations
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a pervasive and complex public health issue that affects millions of individuals across the United States. According to recent...
