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Medicaid Expansion Increases Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment Medications

A recent study reveals that Medicaid expansion has significantly boosted prescriptions for buprenorphine, a key medication for opioid addiction, particularly in states that expanded Medicaid after 2018. However, potential cuts to Medicaid funding could threaten this access for thousands of patients.

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#1Los Angelesscore 582d ago

Medicaid Expansion Increases Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment Medications

#2Baltimorescore 542d ago

Medicaid Expansion Increases Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment in Maryland

#3Bostonscore 542d ago

Medicaid Expansion Increases Access to Opioid Treatment Medications

#4Detroitscore 473d ago

Republican lawmakers in 3 states want voters to alter or scrap Medicaid expansion

#5Memphisscore 472d ago

GOP Lawmakers Push for Medicaid Expansion Changes in Three States

#6Philadelphiascore 462d ago

Medicaid expansion boosted access to opioid addiction treatment medication, study says

#7Miami–Ft. Lauderdalescore 4311h ago

Medicaid in Florida: Eligibility, Services, and Your Rights

#8Hampton Roadsscore 362d ago

Medicaid expansion boosted access to opioid addiction treatment medication, study says

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