Trends in Methadone Dispensing for Opioid Use Disorder After Medicare Payment Policy Changes

A new Medicare policy may have improved access to methadone and buprenorphine treatment for Medicare beneficiaries with a diagnosed opioid use disorder (OUD) during the COVID-19 pandemic, but further research is needed to determine its impact.

Source: RAND Research Health and Health Care - June 2, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Erin Audrey Taylor; Jonathan H. Cantor; Ashley C. Bradford; Kosali Ilayperuma Simon; Bradley D. Stein Source Type: research