Tag: opioid crisis
The Growing Rural Opioid Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities for Treatment
Opioid addiction has become a significant issue in the United States, with the rural opioid crisis hitting communities particularly hard. According to KFF Health...
Opioid Crisis Funding: A Critical Step in Combatting the Epidemic and Saving Lives
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, with overdose deaths reaching record numbers in recent years. In response to this...
Substance Use Disorder Providers Could Get a New Boost in Funding
Opioid manufacturers, distributors, and other entities involved with the opioid epidemic will pay $56 billion over the next 10 to 20 years for their...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Takes Bold Step in Opioid Crisis: Covering Over-the-Counter Naloxone at No Cost
The opioid overdose crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, with national overdose deaths rising by a staggering 55% between March 2020...
The Opioid Crisis Among Young People
The opioid crisis has left a devastating mark on communities across the United States, particularly among young people. As the epidemic continues to unfold,...
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...