Tag: opioid addiction treatment
Mixed Results in Federally Funded Study on Opioid Overdose Prevention
A large, federally funded study focused on opioid overdose prevention has produced both promising and mixed results. The HEALing Communities Study, funded by the...
Understanding the Role of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Why Methadone Leads in Treatment Retention
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is one of the most pressing public health crises in the world today. The impact of opioid addiction is devastating,...
Ophelia Health Partners With University Of Pennsylvania To Train More Clinicians For Opioid Addiction Care
The opioid crisis continues to challenge the U.S. healthcare system with devastating consequences. In response, innovative partnerships are emerging to increase access to effective...
Anthem-Affiliated Health Plans Double MAT Metrics in Four Years
The opioid epidemic remains one of the most pressing public health crises in the United States, with millions of Americans impacted by opioid use...
Employers Must Accommodate Certain Opioid-Using Workers, Per ADA Guidelines
Employers must accommodate some workers’ opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, according to new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on the rights...
DOJ Hasn’t Prosecuted Any Body Brokering Cases Since 2018 Law Passed
Despite sweeping bipartisan legislation aimed at combating the opioid crisis and cracking down on unethical practices in addiction treatment, the Department of Justice (DOJ)...