There is a critical need to increase access to evidence-based care for justice-involved pregnant people with a substance use disorder (SUD)—and connect them to continued coverage and care upon release—according to national...more
9/11/2023
/ American Medical Association ,
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Drug & Alcohol Abuse ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Medicaid ,
New Guidance ,
Opioid ,
Patient Access ,
Pregnancy ,
Prisoners ,
Substance Abuse
In 2021, drug-related overdose deaths topped 107,000. Despite a nearly 50% decrease in opioid prescribing over the past decade, drug overdose mortality continues to trend in the wrong direction. Of particular concern is that...more
In 2021, drug-related overdose deaths topped 107,000. Despite a nearly 50% decrease in opioid prescribing over the past decade, drug overdose mortality continues to trend in the wrong direction. In the face of these...more