Rejection of Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Referred for Post-acute Medical Care Before and After an Anti-discrimination Settlement in Massachusetts

Conclusions: Individuals hospitalized with OUD frequently experience explicit discrimination when rejected from postacute care despite federal and state protections. Efforts are needed to enhance enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and policies to ensure access to postacute medical care for people with OUD and ongoing medical needs.
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Original Research Source Type: research