Tag: Medication-Assisted Treatment
The Importance of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Why Non-Opioid Options May Not Be Enough
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has long been recognized as the gold standard in treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Medications such as methadone and buprenorphine, both...
Barriers to Accessing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Medicaid Enrollees: A Growing Crisis in Healthcare Access
The opioid crisis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, and the need for accessible, effective treatment for...
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...
Understanding Medication-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Crucial but Overlooked Solution
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a pervasive issue in the United States, with millions of individuals struggling to manage their drinking habits. However, despite...
Universal Health Services Shifts Focus to Expansion and Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction Care: A Comprehensive Look
As the behavioral health staffing landscape stabilizes, Universal Health Services (UHS) (NYSE: UHS), one of the largest behavioral health operators in the United States,...
Innovation at Scale: Nasser Khan’s Vision for Behavioral Health
Innovation is most impactful when it’s applied at scale. This principle guides Nasser Khan, the newly appointed operations group president of comprehensive treatment centers...