The Cost of Opioid Use Disorder-Related Conditions in Medicare

Original research
par
Mark, Tami L. et al

Date de publication

2023

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

This study estimated cost savings from expanding access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for persons with opioid use disorders (OUD).

Constatations/points à retenir

Expanding Medicare coverage of appropriate levels of care could improve access to effective treatment and reduce the costs associated with untreated OUD. This will likely result in substantial Medicare cost savings.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Three different cost-comparison methods

Mots clés

Policy/Regulatory