Original research
by
Mark, Tami L. et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
This study estimated cost savings from expanding access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for persons with opioid use disorders (OUD).
Findings/Key points
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.
Design/methods
Three different cost-comparison methods
Keywords
Policy/Regulatory
