COVID-19 Converges with the Opioid Epidemic: Challenges for Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder

Blog post discusses how opioid use and misuse during pregnancy can result in health consequences for mothers and infants, barriers to care for pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder (OUD), and how the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating challenges. Describes the disparities that exist in rural areas, recommends policies that increase access to virtual care, OUD treatment, and more generous Medicaid coverage.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news