Tag: addiction
Medicaid and Medication-Assisted Treatment: Progress and Barriers in Fighting Opioid Use Disorder
The number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) is on the rise. This trend is promising, considering MAT's...
The Dark Side of Addiction Treatment: A Closer Look at the $175 Million Billing Scheme and Fraud in the Industry
The addiction treatment industry is a critical part of the nation’s healthcare landscape, providing care to those struggling with substance abuse. However, the industry...
Innovative Approaches to Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment: How Insurers Are Stepping Up
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, claiming the lives of more than 130 people daily, according to the Centers...