Tag: opioid use disorder treatment
The Gold Standard in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: Addressing Access Challenges and the Growing Concern of Buprenorphine Diversion
Medication-based treatment has long been recognized as the gold standard for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Medications like buprenorphine are widely regarded for their...
Exploring the Impact of Medicaid Waivers on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Exploring the Impact of Medicaid Waivers on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
In 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made a transformative change...
Expanding Access to Medicaid Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: Ophelia’s Push for Coverage
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has emerged as one of the most significant public health crises in the United States. Despite the growing awareness around...
Barriers to Access: The Struggle for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Medicare and Medicaid Programs
The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Despite significant efforts to combat the...
The Promise of In-Hospital Interventions for Opioid Use Disorder: A Glimpse Into the Future of Treatment
Landing in a hospital is a moment that most people hope to avoid, but for individuals battling opioid use disorder (OUD), hospitalization often signals...