Medicaid ’s Role in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

Source: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Published: 6/3/2019. This web page describes in an infographic how Medicaid plays a central role in the nation ’s efforts to address the opioid epidemic. By covering people who are struggling with opioid use disorder and enhancing state capacity to provide access to early interventions and treatment, Medicaid is a key tool in the fight against the epidemic. State Medicaid programs have implemented several measures to curb opioid prescribing. Medicaid expansion has also provided states with additional resources to cover many adults with substance use disorders. A table details State Indicators of Medicaid’s Role in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic. (Text)
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