Tag: opioid addiction
CMMI’s New Models Aim to Address the Opioid Epidemic: The Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) and Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Models
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, affecting individuals of all ages and demographics. For pregnant women and children, the...
Michigan Leads the Way in Removing Prior Authorization for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
The opioid epidemic continues to have a devastating impact across the United States, claiming thousands of lives each year. Among the most effective treatments...
President Donald Trump’s $100,000 Donation to Fight the Opioid Crisis: A Closer Look
In a notable gesture, President Donald Trump has donated his third-quarter salary to aid the ongoing battle against the national opioid epidemic. According to...
CMS Expands Medicaid Coverage for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis by expanding coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries...
The Opioid Epidemic: Addressing One Crisis Without Ignoring Others
The opioid crisis in the United States has reached alarming proportions, evolving from a longstanding problem into a full-blown epidemic over the last two...
The Opioid Epidemic: A Complex Battle and New Insights on Prescribing Practices
In 2017, President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a “public health emergency,” drawing national attention to a crisis that had been growing for...